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Nicky Henderson anticipates the outcome of this Christy 1965 Chase to go a very long way to discovering exactly what the future holds for Altior because he begs for a mouthwatering clash with Cyrname. On Saturday in Ascot he faces his toughest assignment so far, although unbeaten in 19 starts over jumps as a bona fide superstar of this game has been procured. Having won the Supreme Novices Hurdle, the Arkle, the Tingle Creek plus a couple of Queen Mother Champion Chases, relations have decided the time is right to step beyond two miles to the unknown and evaluation Altior. This weekend Grade Two is seen as the ideal stepping-stone to an expected tilt at the King George VI Chase over three miles at Kempton on Boxing Day - but Henderson has worried all future strategies hinge on Altior performs in Berkshire. Stamina is going to be the issue. Nico (p Boinville) has always thought he was rushing at the conclusion of last year as though he wanted the next half a mile, and on Saturday that he is going to get another five furlongs, said the Seven Barrows handler. It will test his stamina, Im sure. Nico is determined he wants it, so let us hope hes correct, although he doesnt work as a stayer. We have got to give it a try and we are beginning over two-miles-five, which I hope will lead us into three miles. Goodness knows exactly what happens if it doesnt, as we have left the Tingle Creek behind. What I need to do is win, however it has to be persuasive, too. He needs to prove that he gallop away and can do this. It will tell us where were going and what to do, there is not any doubt about this. Well have to see what happens daily. We will take it on the chin if it moves the incorrect way - that he has to get defeated one day and now were putting him to the test When Henderson identified Ascot because Altiors probably starting point, he hoped his presence would frighten off the opposition. Nonetheless he confronts some significant rival, with his demolition of Waiting Patiently in Februarys Ascot Chase over this route and space ensuring he ended last season as Britain chaser - a pound transparent of Altior. Henderson said:They were always coming here and are we. I dont believe either of us there is nowhere else to go and are shirkers of battles. I do not need to wait for the Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon (December 8) since it is getting quite near Kempton. That race may not have told you a lot. It might have been a simpler choice, but we are not searching for that. Although it was not enough to stop him sauntering to success in the Clarence House Chase at many of his fences, Altior jumped left on his visit to Ascot at January. Henderson added:He did it (jumped left) in Ascot when he had been on his very own. I dont expect him to do this but Nico will be awake to the fact he did it . I dont see it being a problem. No one can predict whats going to occur, but well be watching carefully when he turns out that hill. Whatever happens, Henderson has triumphed his bill will either bid to get a Champion Chase hat-trick or go in Prestbury Park in March for Cheltenham Gold Cup glory, instead of run an intermediate space in the Ryanair over. He explained:Saturday isnt likely to tell us whos about to do things at Cheltenham. I will have a pound into a brick that they (Altior and Cyrname) wont be meeting every other at the Ryanair Chase. As much as the Ryanair is a superb race, I would rather come back to two (miles) if thats a requirement Nicholls isnt one to shy from a challenge and is looking forward to seeing Cyrname examine his forces against Altior, on a track which obviously brings out the finest in his charge. He explained:Of course were looking forward to it. It did not matter what was going to run and it is the start of a new time for him, we always went to operate here. Its a great spot to begin the season, but its not about Saturday, theres a very long season with great races along the way. Were looking forward to this, however, and the fact its at Ascot has to maintain his favour. He has been so impressive there the past twice - which is why were going back. The only other runner is the Solomon Grey of Dan Skelton. Read more: