Malcolm Jefferson is eyeing a potential Grand National bid with According To Pete following his Rowland Meyrick Chase victory at Wetherby on Boxing Day.
The 11-year-old was a big outsider for the West Yorkshire feature and 8lb (3.5kg) out of the handicap, but produced a fine performance to grab the Grade Three prize.
A trip to Doncaster on January 28 is next on the veteran’s agenda, after which he could be prepared for the world’s most famous steeplechase at Aintree.
“He’s grand and the handicapper has had his say, putting him up 15lb (7kg),” Jefferson said.
“He said I put him up 8lb myself (3.5kg) and he’s put him up another 7lb (3kg)!
“He seems in good form anyway and I’d imagine he’ll go to Doncaster now for the Sky Bet Chase.
“We’ll see how he gets on there, but he’ll definitely have an entry for the Grand National. He’d get in that with a lovely weight.”
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