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'A smooth, positive run' - Dan Skelton eyes valuable Lingfield race after Protektorat bounces back at Cheltenham
Protektorat: showed better form in Cheltenham third after disappointing at HaydockCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)
Dan Skelton believes Protektorat could go "very well" in next month's Fleur de Lys Chase after bouncing back to form at Cheltenham on Saturday.
The eight-year-old was sent off at 16-1 in the 3m2f handicap chase after finishing last of four in the Grade 1 Betfair Chase at Haydock last month.
Conceding upwards of 15lb to his rivals, Protektorat stayed on well for third under Harry Skelton, chasing home the winner Broadway Boy and Threeunderthrufive.
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