Ascot winner Albertas handed big winter targets.

CONNECTIONS of Albertas Run were yesterday contemplating letting him run in both the Peterborough Chase and the King George VI Chase following his decisive win in the Amlin 1965 Chase at Ascot on Saturday, writes Edward Rosenthal.

The eight-year-old, who was securing his first triumph since the 2008 RSA Chase, appeared to relish the 2m3f trip and could be given a chance to shine in Huntingdon's flagship race on December 10, before locking horns again with Kauto Star at Kempton on Boxing Day.

Michael Meagher, racing manager to owner Trevor Hemmings, said: "Albertas Run has come out of the race in great form. I suppose it was a little bit of a surprise, but he is a very good horse. He's a 160-plus rated chaser.

"I think ground, rather than distance, is the key to him - all his best performances have come on a decent surface.

"We'll definitely consider the Peterborough but, of course, the ground is all important."

After the chaser's eight lengths second to Kauto Star in last year's King George, Meagher is hopeful of another bold show, but admits it will be tough to beat the dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner.

"Kauto's different class, isn't he?" said Meagher. "He managed to win at Haydock despite the ground and is a better horse in the spring. But Albertas Run has run well in the race before and is one of the top chasers in Britain. If he doesn't take on Kauto, who does?" Albertas Run is 12-1 fourth favourite with King George sponsor William Hill, who have Kauto Star at 10-11.