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'I don't see where we can go' - quick ground delaying return of Henderson stars

TAUNTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Nicky Henderson poses at Taunton Racecourse on January 07, 2020 in Taunton, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
Nicky Henderson: struggling to find races for his novice chasers this seasonCredit: Alan Crowhurst (Getty Images)

Nicky Henderson has lamented the prevailing ground conditions at a number of British jumps tracks, which have hindered plans for his top novice chasers.

The six-time champion trainer has struggled to find targets for his best novices at the start of the core jumps season due to the risks of running on quick going.

A lack of rain in large parts of England has affected several meetings this autumn, with Ludlow and Wincanton forced to call off meetings last month.

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