Morris has Kempton scouting mission
The 2006 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner’s return from a two-year absence has to go down as a huge success having won twice and finished a creditable third in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase.
He will step back up to three miles in either the King George or Leopardstown’s Lexus Chase over the Christmas period, but Morris is keeping his options open.
“He seems in good form with himself at home and has been fine since Punchestown,” said Morris.
“I walked Kempton this morning and the ground is goodish so he will definitely be confirmed for the race.
“The ground is the key to him and we’ll just see which way the weather goes before deciding where to go.”
The nine-year-old is a best-priced 25-1 for Kempton’s Boxing Day feature.
