A decision on whether Hors La Loi III runs in the Smurfit Champion Hurdle or the Bonusprint Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham is likely to be made after the horse works at Chantilly this morning.

Dean Gallagher, who is enjoying his best season on the home front, flies over to partner the Francois Doumen-trained gelding.

Red Marauder is to give Cheltenham a miss and will now go straight for the Martell Grand National next month.