Dancer team mull plans

Exotic Dancer is enjoying a well-earned break following his fine second behind Kauto Star in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Kempton on St Stephen's Day.

The Paddy Power and boylesports.com Gold Cup winner has now had four races in the space of seven weeks after returning from an 11-month absence.

O’Neill said: “He knows he’s had a race, but he’s come back sound. He’s a star and has run a blinder but has met another star on the day.

“We’ll be steady away for the moment and give him a week off before we decide what to do next.”