Boodles Likely to Target Unbeaten Paul Nicholls Juvenile in Racing Post

Since 2010, Sanctuaire, Qualando, and Diego Du Charmil have been successful for Nicholls in the race. Liari has a 3-3 record over hurdles. The Neil and Alfie Smith-owned Liari won Listed events at Aintree and Musselburgh on his last two starts. Nicholls believes there is more to come from the son of Cracksman.

Liari is a general 12-1 chance for the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle, with the weights for the Cheltenham Festival handicaps revealed on Tuesday. Nicholls stated, “He’s three from three and I think he’ll like better ground. He’s probably more likely to go for the Boodles as he’d have to improve 10lb or so to compete with Sir Gino in the Triumph. He’s as good as any of the horses I’ve won the Boodles with and it’s a race we’ve done well in.

He’s smart and we’ve not seen the best of him yet.” Liari won nicely at Musselburgh last time, “he made all, jumped brilliantly and they got nowhere near him. I could see him running very well. He’s a laid-back horse and versatile.”

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