Sherwood weighs up Deputy Dan options

Trainer Oliver Sherwood says Deputy Dan has options for his next race and the Welsh Champion Hurdle at Ffos Las is one possibility.

That race on February 6 is under consideration for the eight-year-old, but the National Spirit Hurdle at Fontwell and the Rendlesham Hurdle at Haydock are also options.

“The Rendlesham at Haydock is a definite possibility and there’s also a chance we could drop him back in trip for the Welsh Champion Hurdle at Ffos Las,” Sherwood said.

“There’s even a chance he could run in the National Spirit at Fontwell – it’s between those three.”

Sherwood admits Deputy Dan is more suited to softer ground and will make a decision soon with the Welsh Champion Hurdle seemingly the preferred option.

He added: “We still don’t know what trip he wants. He’s not slow but he loves the really soft ground and you are virtually guaranteed that, and a small field, at Ffos Las.”