Grasshopper, I hope you haven't had too much on?
I have it on very reliable authority this morning that his particpation in the RSA remains "highly unlikely".
Apparently "abolutely nothing" has changed since the first announcement in the press about his likely non-participation in the race.
The Pendil, in case anyone has forgotten, is run over 2 miles 4.5 furlongs. I am led to believe the yard are loathe to test the horses ability to stay an extended 3 miles in the RSA as the horse will have an VERY hard race if he is found wanting in the stamina department.
It is to be imagined therefore that he will either go for the Ryanair, or maybe the Melling Chase or the Future Champions Novice Chases (both 2.5 miles). If he wants to test his stamina over 3 miles this season the 3 miler at Punchestown in which Aces Four fell last year is a possible option.
Alternatively we may have to wait until next season's Charlie Hall.
The regard in which Egerton holds this horse is immeasurable and he really thinks he will be a champion in years to come. He does not want to ruin any chance of this by bottoming him in the Sun Alliance. I hasten to add these are NOT my words.
Should he win the Pendil you may get lucky and someone on Betfair gives you less than 109 to trade out with. I wouldn't bank on it though!
