http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/
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NICKY HENDERSON on Wednesday raised the prospect of Arkle favourite Sprinter Sacre taking in the Game Spirit Chase - run this year as the Betfair Super Saturday Chase - at Newbury next month rather than a novice contest as part of his preparation for the Cheltenham Festival.
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Henderson said at Newbury: "It has actually crossed our minds that we could switch Sprinter Sacre from Warwick to the Game Spirit. Experience is what he needs. Going around on his own isn't going to teach him anything."
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Newbury, Wednesday
Berkshire Stand Bookshop Juvenile Hurdle (Class 4) 2m½f, 4yo
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GRUMETI lost his unbeaten record over hurdles when falling two out with the race at his mercy but was still cut for the JCB Triumph Hurdle on the back of his performance.
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Grumeti's owner Max McNeill was understandably disappointed with the result, but was still optimistic for the future. He said: "I'm gutted. He was doing everything so well and just seemed to lose concentration. He flicked the hurdle and slipped.
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