Easy does it for Castle

Aintree Grand National runner-up King Johns Castle is not expected to make a racecourse return for another couple of months.

Arthur Moore’s imposing grey ran only four times last season before his brilliant run at Liverpool when he looked like the winner for some way before finding Comply Or Die too strong.

He has not been seen since that race and another quiet campaign appears likely.

“He’s fine but I haven’t a race in mind at the moment. I wouldn’t think he’d run before Christmas and hopefully we’ll then look again at Aintree,” said Moore.

King Johns Castle is a general 20-1 shot for the National in April.

The Naas trainer enjoyed success at the Cheltenham Festival through Tiger Cry, who went one place better than in 2006 by taking the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase.

Tiger Cry holds an entry in the same race he made his reappearance a year ago, Monday’s www.swordsecurity.com Race at Galway.

“We haven’t made a decision yet, but are giving the race consideration,” added Moore.