The Cotswolds Chase at Cheltenham has been touted as a possible alternative for Gerri Colombe if he does not take up his expected engagement in the Savills Chase at Leopardstown over the Christmas period.

Gerri Colombe made a successful transition to open company when coming with a late rattle to deny Envoi Allen in the Grade 1 Ladbrokes Champion Chase as Gordon Elliott threatens to go through the card at Down Royal.

Down Royal hosts the rescheduled Group 1 Ladbrokes Champion Chase on Saturday, which has attracted a quality field of four top-class runners.

Envoi Allen got back to winning ways as he held off Kemboy to claim the Grade 1 Ladbrokes Champion Chase at Down Royal.

Multiple Grade One winner Road To Respect has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering an injury setback.