News Paul Nicholls identifies Pendil target for As De Mee

Paul Nicholls identifies Pendil target for As De Mee

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Paul Nicholls feels the Pendil Novices' Chase at Kempton later this month is the logical target for As De Mee.

The six-year-old put his late fall in the Kauto Star Novices' Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day behind him when chasing home Bristol De Mai in the Scilly Isles Novices' Chase at Sandown on Saturday.

Although the Grade Three-winning hurdler is yet to strike gold in five attempts over fences, Nicholls believes there is plenty more to come.

He said: "He ran a really good race. He is quite an immature horse and when he strengthens up he will finish off his races much better. I've always thought he is a decent horse.

"He won't just run in any beginners' chase next. The Pendil looks the obvious race for him."