Next Sensation out to atone for festival disappointment

Michael Scudamore is hoping the better spring conditions will help Next Sensation stay the longer trip of the Teenage Cancer Trust Silver Trophy Chase at Cheltenham today.

Wed, 13 Apr, 2016 - 01:00

Keith Hamer

The nine-year-old tried the extended two and a half miles at Prestbury Park in November but did not get home in the softer ground.

Next Sensation also has to bounce back from being well beaten in his bid to repeat last year’s victory in the Grand Annual Chase at the Festival.

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