'He's never raced over three miles before, but we're going there trusting in his stamina'

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Key trainer quotes looking forward to the Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham on March 13

Nicky Henderson, trainer of Lucky Place
We toyed with the idea of running him in the Cleeve, but we thought he didn't need another run. He's never raced over three miles before, but we're going there trusting in his stamina. We gave Gowel Road 6lb when winning the Relkeel, so it was interesting to see him win the Cleeve and we'll expect him to turn up again. It'll be a tough race, but he's very well.

Willy Twiston-Davies, assistant to Nigel Twiston-Davies, trainer of Gowel Road He's a lovely horse and you dream of one that can be as consistent as him. Whether he's quite up to winning a Stayers', I don't know, but he deserves to take his chance. He loves the track, tries his heart out and deserves to go there and give it his best.