A piece of work on Saturday could prove key to deciding if Jeannot Lapin heads to Windsor next week, with the Irish raider currently deemed “50-50” for a shot at the Fitzdares Lightning Novices’ Chase.

A shock 150/1 debut winner of a hot beginners’ chase at Leopardstown over the Christmas period, trainer Gearoid O’Loughlin now has the exciting task of searching for an opportunity in deeper waters for the strapping six-year-old, who measures at over 18 hands.