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Fri 12 Dec 2006Ground a worry for KetchumRacing: Jonjo O'Neill has warned conditions may not be ideal for Black Jack Ketchum's eagerly-awaited first run of the season in the Mears Group Relkeel Hurdle at Cheltenham tomorrow.Last year's star novice is facing heavy ground as he steps out for the first time since slamming his rivals in a Grade One event at Aintree 246 days ago.