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I run two in the International at Cheltenham on Saturday, but there has been a change of plans as regards jockey bookings.

At the request of his owners, Harry Derham now rides Brampour. So Ruby Walsh takes the mount on Sanctuaire.

I discussed it through with Brampour's owners yesterday and presented them with the facts, obviously pointing out that Harry couldn't claim, and gave them 24 hours to think it over and make a final decision today.

And they have just come back this morning and said they are staying loyal to Harry after he has guided it to victory at Ascot and in the Greatwood at Cheltenham. They are in the game for the love of it, and want Harry to ride him on Saturday.

Harry clearly gets on very well with the horse, but Ruby switching to Sanctuaire is certainly not a negative to that one's chances.

As he showed in the Fred Winter and in the Scottish Champion Hurdle, Ruby is the key to making this horse tick and, if Overturn is in the line-up, he is likely to get the strong pace he needs. He is just the kind of talented, if quirky, horse to run a blinder in one of these races at a big price.

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