CONEYGREE appears increasingly likely to sidestep the Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby and instead have a racecourse gallop at Haydock with a view to making his comeback in next month’s Betfair Chase.

Mark Bradstock’s nine-year-old became the first novice in 41 years to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2015, but has not been seen in competitive action since winning his one and only start of last season at Sandown last November.