Pipe tinkers with Crus schedule

Trainer David Pipe has made adjustments to Grands Crus’ training regime, but will not put a date on a comeback for the misfiring grey.

It is getting on for two years since the eight-year-old gelding’s last victory, in the 2011 Feltham Novices’ Chase, and after an ordinary time last season, he appeared no better when well beaten in a Pertemps qualifier at Kempton on his reappearance.