Tell Massini is also in the Neptune Management Investment Novices’ Hurdle over two miles and five furlongs but the Albert Bartlett remains the intended option.

“We’re very happy with him. He’s been working exceptionally well and is improving all the time,” said trainer Tom George.

“He is exactly the same weight as he was before he ran at Cheltenham last time, so his weight is just right.

“He will have one more racecourse gallop before the Festival and if we can keep him just as he is now, we’ll be happy. It’s more than likely he’ll go for the three-miler.”