Bouvreuil a tasty each-way punt in Caspian Caviar Gold Cup at Cheltenham

Eye-catching return to action

That view was confirmed when the son of Saddler Maker finished fifth of 17 to Taquin De Seuil in the Betvictor Gold Cup on return to action over course and distance last month.

Bouvreuil made a costly error three from home when trying to make a move, before keeping on really well to be nearest at the finish and beaten 6 3/4 lengths.

There is little doubt he would have been concerned in the finish but for that mistake, and Bouvreuil is set to meet the winner on 5lb better terms in this.

Nicholls has excellent record in race

Given how the race panned out, that may well be enough to see the selection reverse the placings, especially as Taquin went into that contest with the benefit of a run under his belt.

Bouvreuil looks sure to come on a bundle for the outing, and another plus is that Nicholls has a fine record in the race.

The Ditcheat handler has won three of the last seven runnings, courtesy of Poquelin (2009 and 2010) and Unioniste (2012).

In Bouvreuil, Nicholls has a gelding who runs the track well, solid form in big field handicaps, remains open to further progression and looks to have the ideal profile for this valuable contest.

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