Halo to get another chance over fences

CELESTIAL HALO will be given another chance to get it right over fences after falling on his chasing debut at Exeter on Tuesday.

Paul Nicholls’ 2009 Champion Hurdle runner-up looked sure to take high rank among novice chasers this season and all appeared to be going well on his introduction before he came down four fences from home.

Owner Andy Stewart admits connections were considering ditching a potential chasing career in favour of going back over the smaller obstacles, but jockey Ruby Walsh has urged them to give it another go.