Answer To Kayf Opting For More Handicap Gold
Terence O'Brien is out to once again distress the big weapons with Answer To Kayf in the Goffs Thyestes Chase at Gowran Park.
The veteran stayed on highly to land the Troytown at Navan in November and will now attempt to include additional riches in another of Ireland's distinguished long-distance handicaps.
"He is gently raced. The Troytown was a career-best, however you 'd like to believe he could have enhanced from that," the Carrigtwohill, Co Cork fitness instructor kept in mind.
"He has actually gone up the handicap, but he's been fantastic for us and anything he does would be a bonus offer now. If he runs his race, he will be one of the ones to beat."
Answer To Kayf is challenging favouritism with Robert Tyner's Better Days Ahead, who could properly 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 up until now and he's most likely up a bit again in grade and it's an excellent race.
John Shinnick and Answer To Kayf after winning the Troytown Chase at Navan (Brian Lawless/PA)
"Robert is really delighted with him and he goes there in great type, whether he suffices or not we wait and see.
"Stamina is his property and he remains actually well and he won't mind the soft ground."
Gordon Elliott runs 3 in a bid to win the race for the 3rd time - Look for Glory along with Pied Piper and Shecouldbeanything.
"Search For Glory has actually been second in two huge handicaps, the Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown the last time, and he may be finest fit of ours even if he has sneaked a little up the handicap," Elliott stated.
"In these races, I think it's more which horse manages the conditions best on the day."
Meanwhile, Willie Mullins saddles five in a race he has actually won 4 times in the last ten years and 12 months back with subsequent Grand National hero Nick Rockett.
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 an endurance test I have actually opted for Captain Cody. He's got two runs under his belt already this season - consisting of a fantastic run when third in the Drinmore, over a journey way too short for him.
"His run at Leopardstown over wasn't too bad either. This extended 3 miles will definitely suit him, although horses towards the top of the weights may discover it tougher on this ground. It's going to be a slog of a race. We have actually had a great deal of rain, and it's anticipated to keep drizzling."