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Thomas Patrick set for Ladbrokes Trophy run

Thomas Patrick, ridden by jockey Richard Johnson, clears the last fence on the way to winning the Betway Handicap Chase at Aintree
Image: Thomas Patrick - soft ground key to Ladbrokes Trophy bid

Thomas Patrick will head to the Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury on December 1 - as long as the ground is soft.

Trainer Tom Lacey would like to run the six-year-old in the prestigious staying handicap chase, formerly known as the Hennessy - but his appearance will be determined by conditions.

Thomas Patrick, who currently has 10st 9lb to carry, is 8-1 second-favourite in the ante-post betting behind market leader Elegant Escape.

Lacey described the six-year-old's performance in running that horse to half a length in the Future Stars Intermediate Chase at Sandown on Sunday as a "career best".

"He's come out of the race very well," said the Herefordshire handler.

"He'll probably go for the Ladbrokes. But we'll have to have soft ground - and it's a pretty dry forecast.

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"He ran a super race at Sandown, certainly a career best."

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