Yanworth slated for Christmas Hurdle

is likely to sidestep Saturday's stanjames.com International Hurdle in favour of the Christmas Hurdle at .

The six-year-old enjoyed a superb run of form last season after switching to obstacles and, after four straight wins, finished second behind in the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at the .

The son of Norse Dancer re-emerged this season with a triumph in the Coral Hurdle at Ascot last month, after which considered a step up to three miles.

However, the gelding will run over two miles on after trainer revealed that he would not be at Prestbury Park this weekend.

“I don't think he runs (on Saturday) – he's in there as a back-up and I think goes there,” he told At The Races.

“If My Tent Or Yours didn't go for any reason then he might come back into the equation, but I'm under the impression at the moment that's the way it's going to go.

“It could be we'll wait for the Christmas Hurdle with Yanworth. He's in good form and worked this morning, but plans have changed somewhat.”

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