Martin Brassil is eager to gather further evidence on both likely conditions and opposition before deciding if Fastorslow makes a festive raid on the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase or stays at home to run in the Savills Chase.

The three-time Grade 1 scorer was running for the first time in a year when best of the rest behind Gaelic Warrior and Fact To File in the John Durkan, with Fastorslow’s handler pleased with the comeback performance in a race where he was able to open the pipes without being lured into a battle.