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TIUTCHEV HEADS FOR ASCOT

Tiutchev will miss the Castleford Chase at Wetherby on St Stephens` Day despite delighting trainer Nicky Henderson when he worked this morning.

The Arkle Challenge Trophy winner, who lost his unbeaten record over fences when last of seven behind Flagship Uberalles at Cheltenham 11 days ago, will now be directed towards the Victor Chandler Chase at Ascot next month when Henderson`s stable jockey Mick Fitzgerald is expected to be available.

Henderson said: 'He worked extremely well but he won`t go to Wetherby and will go straight to the Victor Chandler.

'The reason is that Mick has to be at Kempton for me on Boxing Day and he`ll be able to ride him in the Victor Chandler.'