Nicholls hoping ground doesn’t get too testing

PAUL Nicholls is keeping his fingers crossed conditions do not become too testing as he bids for back-to-back successes in the William Hill Galway Plate with Roby De Cimbre today.

Last year the champion trainer hit the bullseye with Oslot, who like Roby De Cimbre, won a Newton Abbot novice chase prior to his exploits in Ireland.

Nicholls admits this has been the plan for Roby De Cimbre for some time, but is hoping the ground continues to dry out to enhance his chances.