Tuesday 21 November 2017 15:26, UK
Nicky Henderson has not yet decided whether to let Thomas Campbell make a swift return to action in the Betfair Stayers' Handicap Hurdle at Haydock on Saturday.
Having made an impressive start to his campaign at Cheltenham in October, the five-year-old was heavily backed on his return to Prestbury Park last Saturday and claimed a decisive success in the hands of 7lb claimer James Bowen.
The handicapper has reacted by handing him a 10lb rise in the weights, but he would only carry a 5lb penalty if he were to run in this weekend's £100,000 contest.
Henderson said: "I've left him in the race on Saturday. He has gone up 10lb and he's got a 5lb penalty.
"I think we are inclined not to go, although it is very tempting.
"It is very valuable and on the other hand, the horse is on the upgrade. I've got to speak to the owners and see."
