Josies Orders could go to Punchestown in search of compensation for an unlucky run at Cheltenham.
The Enda Bolger-trained eight-year-old was hampered and lost a lot of ground when Balthazar King came down at the 16th fence in the cross-country chase.
Despite a brave effort by horse and rider Nina Carberry, Josies Orders could not quite get to Any Currency and was a length down at the line.
It was the first time he has been beaten in three races over the cross-country course at Cheltenham this season.
"He was unlucky. He just got tangled up with Balthazar King when he made his mistake and got pushed back further than ideal," said Bolger.
"Anyway, he ran well and came home well. He's only eight so we'll be keen to have another go at the race next year.
"Punchestown would be the next step, as long as the ground is not too firm."
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