Nicholls holding fire until Thursday

Paul Nicholls is to delay a decision on Azertyuiop’s participation in the Stan James King George VI Chase until Thursday morning, when final declarations for Sunday’s showpiece are made.

Tue, 21 Dec, 2004 - 17:15

Paul Nicholls is to delay a decision on Azertyuiop’s participation in the Stan James King George VI Chase until Thursday morning, when final declarations for Sunday’s showpiece are made.

The Ditcheat trainer is happy to give the Queen Mother Champion Chase winner a crack at three miles, but has several things to consider first.

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