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Thu 04 Apr 2007Nycteos looks smartBritish champion trainer Paul Nicholls is never a man to rest on his laurels and was already earmarking targets next season for Nycteos after his encouraging victory in the feature event at Cheltenham yesterday.The Grade Two Faucets For Mira Showers Silver Trophy Chase has been taken by some smart horses like Gales Cavalier and Strong Promise in years gone by, and while this looked a below-average renewal, the winner now seems a rejuvenated performer.