Altior the star name in Henry VIII Altior is the headline name amongst six entries for the Racing Post Henry VIII Novices´ Chase at Sandown on Saturday. The Nicky Henderson-trained six-year-old is favourite for the Arkle Trophy at the Cheltenham Festival in March and made an effortless first start over fences at Kempton last week. Nigel Twiston-Davies has entered The New One, who has yet to jump a fence in public - despite being eight years old. He is also engaged in the Harry Dutfield Memorial Novices' Chase at Exeter on Friday. Kim Bailey is a big fan of Charbel, who won on his chasing bow at Uttoxeter and could now take the plunge in Grade One company. The hat-trick-seeking Marracudja has made a bright start since thoughts turned to the larger obstacles and has been entered by Paul Nicholls. Max Ward, who won well at Huntingdon after a long absence, is also in the frame for Tom George, as is Zarib from the Dan Skelton operation.
