Thompson would have no qualms with A Plus Tard heading straight to Cheltenham

Next month's Irish Gold Cup a possibility but Cheveley Park Stud director favouring heading straight to the Cotswolds in March

Cheveley Park Stud director Richard Thompson insists he would be “very comfortable” if A Plus Tard were to defend his Cheltenham Gold Cup crown without the aid of another run. Picture: PA

Cheveley Park Stud director Richard Thompson insists he would be "very comfortable" if A Plus Tard were to defend his Cheltenham Gold Cup crown without the aid of another run.

Henry de Bromhead's charge was a brilliant winner of the Prestbury Park blue riband last season, but little has gone right for him since.