What they say: 'It's always been the plan to go there fit, fresh and well'

Dan Skelton, trainer of Protektorat
He'll start off in the Paddy Power Gold Cup on Saturday week, after which we'll make a decision about whether he heads to the Ladbrokes Trophy as the races are only a fortnight apart.

Paul Nicholls, trainer of Next Destination, Lalor and Enrilo
The intention is to go straight to Newbury with Enrilo – it always has been the plan for him to go there fit, fresh and well. He won at Newbury last season and obviously ran well at Sandown where he was a bit green in front. We've learned lessons in that he doesn't want to be in front too soon, but he travels well in a race, which will suit in the Ladbrokes Trophy. The trip will be no worry for him. He has matured a bit this season and grown up.

Harriet Graham, trainer of Aye Right
He's in good form and the race is one of our options, but so too is the Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle on the same day. He won't run before either of them and he didn't run too enthusiastically the last day but that was over two miles. It would be great to get a big win with him – it's frustrating coming second so many times as he's quite vulnerable out in front, but he deserves one.