Donald McCain remains reluctant to commit the talented but fragile Weird Al to the Hennessy Gold Cup after his win at Wetherby.
The injury-plagued eight-year-old leapt to favouritism in some books for the Newbury showpiece with victory in the bet365 Charlie Hall Chase. It was a fine comeback run, his first since being pulled up in the Cheltenham Gold Cup where he burst a blood vessel, and a dream debut for the McCain stable after moving from the Ian Williams yard.
"He's been out in the paddock this morning and is fine, no problems," said the Cholmondeley handler.
"I don't know about the Hennessy. I need to talk to the owners and have a chat about it.
"He's a horse that needs some managing so we have to do what's best for him.
"He's a class horse. It was a good performance yesterday and we want to do the job right."
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