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title: "Politologue unlikely to have rematch with Altior"
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published: "2018-03-26T14:46:14Z"
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# Politologue unlikely to have rematch with Altior

Politologue is unlikely to take to the course against Altior again this year, [according to his trainer Paul Nicholls.](https://www.sportinglife.com/racing/news/nicholls-cool-on-altior-rematch/145194)

As Nicky Henderson moves towards entering the imperious Altior in the Celebration Chase at Sandown, Nicholls is reportedly looking to send Politologue elsewhere.

![Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readhorseracing.com/readhorseracing/2018/03/634545322.jpg)

Going off as the top two fancied horses in the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham, the race was expected to be something of a duel between the pair.

Although Altior was the overwhelming favourite, Politologue was considered a threat to knock the incredible eight-year-old from his perch – unbeaten in jump races.

Despite the punditry beforehand, Politologue struggled on the poor ground, spluttering to a fourth placed finish.

![Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readhorseracing.com/readhorseracing/2018/03/888822138.jpg)

With the JLT Melling Chase the option for the 7-year-old at Aintree, Nicholls is still undecided:

> He might go to Aintree but we haven’t decided for definite yet,

> There are other options as well. There is Punchestown and Sandown but I’ve not spoken to John (Hales, owner) yet.

> He can run wherever we want as he is fine. It just depends on what the opposition is.