A lot of people have latched on to what was said about Walkon and the Arkle after his win at Aintree and started presuming that he will head for The Arkle next season.

Having spoken with Max today, I can tell you all that nothing is decided. He will start over hurdles and it is our feeling at the moment that he will stick to hurdles AS LONG AS he proves himself to be top class. He still has a stone to find on Hurdles form to be considered at Champion Hurdle horse but that could be possible.

So for all those people bothered about Ante Post bets now please hold fire on Walkon. If you are desperate to bet him for something then I think he is more likely to run in the Champion than The Arkle. Another reason for this is that I think the Novice Chase divisions next season are going to be very very strong and finally by holding fire by at least a year it will give Master Minded another chance to get a older before Walkon has to tackle him (touch wood!)!

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