Updated: 13/06/2012 13:30 | By pa.press.net

Nicholls set for Royal runner



American Trilogy

American Trilogy

Champion jumps trainer Paul Nicholls is set to have his first Royal Ascot runner next week.

American Trilogy, a 141-rated hurdler who won a Listed race on the Flat when trained in France, is due to contest the Queen Alexandra Stakes.

Dan Skelton, assistant to the Ditcheat handler, told the Guardian: "I think the plan is for him to run in the Queen Alexandra on the Saturday. With Black Caviar running (in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes), it should be a good day. I'm not sure I'd be backing her at 1-3, though."

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