Exotic Dancer is still on target for the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup after a successful make-or-break gallop on Saturday morning.
The Jonjo O'Neill-trained eight-year-old, ridden by Tony McCoy, worked on the grass gallops at Jackdaws Castle alongside stablemates Don't Push It and Mountain.
Owner Sir Robert Ogden's racing manager, Barry Simpson, told the Racing Post: ‘The horse has gone up the gallops and seems to be enjoying himself.
‘He will keep to his normal routine and, if we get a good run through and there are no reactions, he will take his place in the Gold Cup line-up.’
Exotic Dancer this week suffered a minor setback which cast his participation in the race under a cloud.
Last season's Gold Cup runner-up has been regularly treated by a chiropractor since he damaged a ligament in his back in January and has been under constant veterinary supervision.
But it was discovered upon a routine examination on Tuesday that the impressive chaser was sore in his lumbar region.
O'Neill's gelding reportedly showed no ill-effects in his work this morning, however, and is back on track for the National Hunt showpiece on March 14.
Exotic Dancer, as low as 10-1 to win the Gold Cup, has not raced since finishing third to Kauto Star in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on St.Stephen's Day.
