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Gilgamboa is likely to step up in trip after losing his 100 per cent record over fences behind the impressive Un De Sceaux at Leopardstown on Sunday.

The seven-year-old has an entry in the JLT Novices' Chase over two and a half miles at the Cheltenham Festival and that was immediately suggested as a possible target for Gilgamboa, who had won his first two starts over the bigger obstacles at Navan and Limerick.

However, connections will let the dust settle before firming up plans for the Enda Bolger-trained gelding after he finished last of three in the Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Novice Chase over two miles and a furlong.

He is also engaged in the Racing Post Arkle Trophy at Cheltenham.

"It looked like he needs further, but having said that the winner looked different class," said Frank Berry, racing manager to owner JP McManus.

"Obviously, we will have to go up in trip and see how we get on, but the winner was just too good for them.

"We'll see how he comes out of the race but we won't make any plans until nearer the time."