O’Brien hoping for pitch Perfect Candidate

Fergal O’Brien hopes a return to Cheltenham sparks Perfect Candidate back to his best form in today’s Unicoin Group Handicap Chase.
O’Brien hoping for pitch Perfect Candidate
Fri, 09 Dec, 2016 - 00:00
Nick Robson

His run last time out at Bangor was his first away from the home of National Hunt racing in eight outings.

During those efforts he rose a total of 16lb in the handicap, winning twice, but he needs to improve markedly.

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