Menorah faces just two rivals on his fencing debut in the Betfred Goals Galore Novices' Chase at Exeter.Last season's Champion Hurdle fifth is reported to have taken to the bigger obstacles well at Philip Hobbs's stables. His jockey Richard Johnson is looking forward to putting the practice to use on a track he feels is ideal.
"Exeter is a lovely track to take a novice to," said Johnson.
"He's schooled nicely at home and we hope that he can transfer his hurdle form to fences. If he does then we've got a lot to look forward to."
It is not expected to be a walkover, however, as Paul Nicholls saddles the four-year-old Sam Winner, who receives 8lb from Menorah.
Sam Winner was also not disgraced over timber at the Cheltenham Festival, finishing fourth in the Triumph Hurdle.
The trio is completed by Shammick Boy, who represents the Victor Dartnall team successful in the United House Gold Cup at Ascot on Saturday with Exmoor Ranger.
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