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Nube Negra on course for Shloer showdown with Edwardstone geegeez.co.uk

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Nube Negra on course for Shloer showdown with Edwardstone geegeez.co.uk

Dan Skelton wants to have a crack at Arkle winner Edwardstone in the Shloer Chase at Cheltenham on Sunday. Nube Negra won the race last season but missed the Champion Chase due to a deluge. Skeletons also has high hopes for Midnight River in Paddy Power Gold Cup. Protektorat goes for Betfair Chase against Gold cup winner A Plus Tard at Haydock the weekend after Chelton. i.e. West Cork, winner of the Unibet Greatwood Hurdle last year, is among the entries. The event is the highlight of three-day meeting.

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