Nicky Henderson’s Might Bite to make his reappearance at Sandown racecourse on Sunday
THE exciting Might Bite faces just three rivals in the Future Stars Intermediate Chase at Sandown on Sunday.
Nicky Henderson's eight-year-old lit up the staying novice division over fences last term, winning the RSA Chase at Cheltenham in remarkable circumstances.
Nico de Boinville's partner has punters in a pickle as he almost threw away the race, but he recovered late on to defeat stablemate Whisper by a nose.
He was last seen winning the Mildmay Novices' Chase at Aintree.
Henderson told Press Association Sport: "He's in good form, his work has been good and he schooled well. We're very happy with him.
"This is a 'get-ready race' rather than D-day, but it's a nice starting point."
Templegate's TV tips
1.50 Wincanton - Copper Kay: 'Will appreciate the return to hurdles and trainer Philip Hobbs is in great form'
2.05 Doncaster - Sainted: 'Forgive her run when last seen and I reckon she's up to this level and can bounce back'
2.25 Wincanton - Modus: 'Jumped well on his chase debut last time and should win this with such little competition'
2.40 Doncaster - Indulged: 'Won over course and distance earlier in the season and has continued to be in good form'
3.00 Wincanton - Lough Derg Spirit: 'Did well last season and I'm expecting him to have improved over the summer'
3.15 Doncaster - Saunter: 'Patchy form this year but his last run was more like it and he's unexposed over this trip'
3.35 Wincanton - Mr Mix: 'Improving and loves it round here, was impressive on his last win over fences'
Should Might Bite come out of the race well, his likely next port of call is the King George VI Chase at Kempton.
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While it appears a relatively straightforward task in the Sandown Listed contest, Henderson is taking nothing for granted, adding: "He did get beaten on his first run at Ffos Las last year!"
Paul Nicholls saddles Frodon and As De Mee, while Label Des Obeaux from Alan King's yard completes the quartet.