Henry de Bromhead is seeing the right signs from Gold Cup champion A Plus Tard ahead of his repeat title bid.
The 15-2 third favourite with William Hill has not raced since he was pulled up in the Betfair Chase last November. A late setback ruled the winner of almost £1 million out of a crack at the Savills Chase over Christmas.
County Waterford-based De Bromhead and owners Cheveley Park Stud opted to keep A Plus Tard fresh for Cheltenham.