Weather key to Somersby target

HENRIETTA KNIGHT is leaving a decision on Somersby’s Cheltenham target until as late as possible because of the unpredictability of the British weather.

While the Ryanair Chase over two miles five furlongs is her preferred option for the Victor Chandler Chase winner, the Lockinge handler would not rule out the Queen Mother Champion Chase if the ground was soft.

“The Ryanair is my favourite for him but if it came up soft we’d think of the Champion. You never know with this country,” said Knight.