Connections of Time For Rupert are to mull plans for the rest of the season after the eight-year-old fell slightly short when fourth in the Argento Chase at Cheltenham on Saturday.
While this year's Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup remains a possibility, trainer Paul Webber is hoping his stable star still has time to improve.
"He's all right after his run. It's just that he's an eight-year-old and not quite as good as them yet - but he might get a bit better yet," said the Banbury handler.
"We haven't had chance to sit down and think about what next. The Gold Cup will be tricky now unless a few drop out, so we will have to have a bit of a think.
"The owners are considering whether to give him an entry in the Grand National. I'm sure he will next year, but not sure they will do it this year with him being an eight-year-old.
"He can still get physically stronger, so it might be better to wait a year."
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