Benbulben could go straight to Cheltenham

Gordon Elliott had better news for Mount Benbulben fans reporting that the Barry Connell owned gelding is likely to head for the Cotswolds in March.

After winning in impressive fashion twice, the gelding suffered an odds-on reverse in Grade One company last time, but his trainer feels there were genuine excuses.

"We found he had a few back problems after his last run and he came back very stiff, but he's fine now," the trainer added.

"He could go straight to Cheltenham for the Albert Bartlett without having another run."