Answer To Kayf Choosing More Handicap Gold
Terence O'Brien is out to when again upset the big weapons with Answer To Kayf in the Goffs Thyestes Chase at Gowran Park.
The veteran remained on highly to land the Troytown at Navan in November and will now attempt to add additional riches in another of Ireland's distinguished long-distance handicaps.
"He is gently raced. The Troytown was a career-best, however you wish to believe he might have enhanced from that," the Carrigtwohill, Co Cork fitness instructor kept in mind.
"He has gone up the handicap, however he's been fantastic for us and anything he does would be a bonus now. If he runs his race, he will be among the ones to beat."
Answer To Kayf is challenging favouritism with Robert Tyner's Better Days Ahead, who could appropriately called if staying unbeaten this term after a set of Fairyhouse wins prior to Christmas.
Owner JP McManus' racing supervisor Frank Berry stated: "He's been fortunate for us so far and he's probably up a bit once again in grade and it's a good race.
John Shinnick and Answer To Kayf after winning the Troytown Chase at Navan (Brian Lawless/PA)
"Robert is truly happy with him and he goes there in excellent kind, whether he suffices or not we wait and see.
"Stamina is his possession and he remains actually well and he will not mind the soft ground."
Gordon Elliott runs 3 in a quote to win the race for the third time - Search For Glory along with Pied Piper and Shecouldbeanything.
"Search For Glory has actually been second in 2 big handicaps, the Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown the last time, and he may be finest matched of ours even if he has crept a little up the handicap," Elliott said.
"In these races, I think it's more which horse manages the conditions best on the day."
Meanwhile, Willie Mullins saddles 5 in a race he has actually won four times in the last ten years and 12 months back with subsequent Grand National hero Nick .
Paul Townend has plucked for Captain Cody from the Closutton quintet, with High Class Hero, Quai De Bourbon, Shanbally Kid and Spanish Harlem the other Mullins contenders.
Betway ambassador Townend discussed his choice by stating: "In such a stamina test I've chosen Captain Cody. He's got two runs under his belt already this season - consisting of a brilliant run when third in the Drinmore, over a trip way too short for him.
"His run at Leopardstown over Christmas wasn't too bad either. This extended three miles will absolutely fit him, although horses towards the top of the weights may find it harder on this ground. It's going to be a slog of a race. We've had a great deal of rain, and it's forecast to keep drizzling."