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Return to Cheltenham next up for More

More Of That pictured on his way to victory at Cheltenham on FridayMore Of That pictured on his way to victory at Cheltenham on Friday
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More Of That is in line to return to Cheltenham next month after delighting connections on his chasing debut at the course last week.

Winner of the 2014 Ladbrokes World Hurdle, the Jonjo O'Neill-trained seven-year-old lost his unbeaten record last November when only third in the Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury.

He had been off the track since then, but came back in style and is favourite for the RSA Chase in March.

O'Neill said: "More Of That could has come out of the race fine and he may come back to Cheltenham in December.

"It was great to see him come back as I had been delighted with him at home, but until I ran him on the track, I didn't know if his wind operation had worked.

"His breathing didn't seem to trouble him and Barry (Geraghty) said that he didn't make any noise."

O'Neill is set to unleash another smart fencing prospect at Haydock on Friday in the shape of Minella Rocco, who is set to contest a novice chase rather than the 'Fixed Brush' Hurdle the following day, for which he is favourite.

The Jackdaws Castle handler said: "Minella Rocco will go over fences at Haydock on Friday for the two-mile-five-furlong novice chase, provided the ground is not bottomless. That's the plan.

"Early on in the season he had a touch of colic and when they get colic you are always worried, but the team have done a great job with him and he seems fine. He is ready to go."

O'Neill also had news of Grand National stalwart Shutthefrontdoor, who put in a pleasing performance over hurdles at Aintree on his seasonal reappearance.

He said: "Shutthefrontdoor will go back to Aintree in December for the three-mile Listed chase that Holywell ran in last season.

"He seems fine, but there are not many place to go with him. I imagine the National will be the long-term plan again."