Alner hears doubts about Listener

The trainer is worried the ground may be too fast for his gelding, who won last season's Lexus Chase on heavy.

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The grey is unlikely to start if it becomes good to firm.

Alner said: "I'd reserve the judgment whether to run or not if that was the case."

The Listener faces stiff opposition from Ryanair Chase winner Taranis.

Nigel Twiston-Davies reports Ollie Magern to be in great shape as he tries to win the Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby.

The trainer said: "He seems in the form of his life. We're very hopeful for him.

"Two years ago he broke a pastern and he had to have a bolt in it.

"That started playing him up which is why he hasn't run since the King George (last year)."

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