Listener set for Sandown return

Robert Alner is not shirking a possible clash with Star De Mohaison in the John Smith’s Future Stars Chase at Sandown on Friday as The Listener is expected to make his seasonal reappearance at the Esher circuit.

The grey beat the Paul Nicholls-trained Star De Mohaison by nine lengths at Exeter a year ago before winning Grade Two races at Windsor at Cheltenham.