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Carruthers is more likely to bid to go one better in the Betfred Classic Chase at Warwick on Saturday than run in a veterans' chase at Kelso on Sunday.

Mark Bradstock's 12-year-old was second to Shotgun Paddy in Warwick's feature race 12 months ago but has struggled to replicate that form since, including in cross-country chases at Cheltenham the last twice.

Having also won the Grade Two novice hurdle on the card back in 2008 he obviously likes the track, and Bradstock is just hoping the ground is not tacky.

"I'm probably edging towards Warwick," said Bradstock.

"He's in brilliant form at home, full of himself still.

"He's run well in the race in the past and his good jumping is a bonus.

"I'm hoping it rains and the ground becomes sloppy rather than holding as that is the one thing he doesn't like.

"When it's like glue, he just loses interest a bit."