David Pipe is due to decide on Monday whether he will pitch unbeaten novice Grands Crus into the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup or keep him to the novice category in the RSA Chase.
The seven-year-old has won each of his three starts this term, most recently when scoring an impressive victory in the Grade One Feltham Novices' Chase at Kempton over Christmas, and Pipe will consult with owners Roger Stanley and Yvonne Reynolds before selecting a target.
"We will make a decision on Monday. We will see how Kauto is - obviously he looked in fantastic form at Wincanton," Pipe told Channel 4's The Morning Line.
"It looks like he will be going for the Gold Cup, which is great for racing, but maybe not so good for us. I shall speak with the owners over the weekend and decide on Monday."
Grands Crus features among 19 left in the Gold Cup field at the six-day stage along with last year's winner Long Run, who is trained by Nicky Henderson.
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