Hunt primed for three-mile future

Connections of dual Grade One winner Schindlers Hunt are considering stepping their charge back up in trip – despite his victory in the Baileys Arkle Perpetual Challenge Cup on Sunday.

However, while the Dessie Hughes-trained seven-year-old holds an entry in the Royal & SunAlliance Chase at Cheltenham, his Co Kildare handler is far from sure he will take up that challenge.