Big Fella Thanks remains firmly on course for a tilt at the Grand National in the spring despite crashing out in the Hennessy Gold Cup.
The eight-year-old was considered a major contender for the Newbury feature but only made it as far as the third fence before parting company with Graham Lee.
Ferdy reports his charge to be none the worse for that mishap and the remainder of his campaign will be geared around a trip to Aintree, where he finished fourth in the National last season.
"He's fine and he'll probably have a run over hurdles in January somewhere," said the West Witton handler.
"After that he'll probably go for the Greatwood Gold Cup at Newbury, which he won last year, before going back to Aintree for the National."
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