Answer To Kayf Choosing More Handicap Gold
Terence O'Brien is out to as soon as again disturb the huge 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 try to include more riches in another of Ireland's distinguished long-distance handicaps.
"He is gently raced. The Troytown was a career-best, but you 'd like to believe he might have enhanced from that," the Carrigtwohill, Co Cork trainer kept in mind.
"He has actually gone up the handicap, however he's been great for us and anything he does would be a bonus now. If he runs his race, he will be one of the ones to beat."
Answer To Kayf is disputing favouritism with Robert Tyner's Better Days Ahead, who could properly called if remaining unbeaten this term after a pair of Fairyhouse wins prior to Christmas.
Owner JP McManus' Frank Berry stated: "He's been fortunate for us up until now 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 is great enough or not we wait and see.
"Stamina is his asset and he stays actually well and he will not mind the soft ground."
Gordon Elliott runs 3 in a bid to win the race for the third time - Search For Glory together with Pied Piper and Shecouldbeanything.
"Look for Glory has been second in 2 huge handicaps, the Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown the last time, and he may be finest matched of ours even if he has sneaked a little up the handicap," Elliott said.
"In these races, I believe it's more which horse handles the conditions best on the day."
Meanwhile, Willie Mullins saddles five in a race he has won 4 times in the last 10 years and 12 months back with subsequent Grand National hero Nick Rockett.
Paul Townend has actually plucked for Captain Cody from the Closutton quintet, with High Class Hero, Quai De Bourbon, Shanbally Kid and Spanish Harlem the other Mullins competitors.
Betway ambassador Townend explained his decision by stating: "In such an endurance test I've 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 trip way too brief for him.
"His perform at Leopardstown over Christmas wasn't too bad either. This extended 3 miles will certainly fit him, although horses towards the top of the weights might find it tougher on this ground. It's going to be a slog of a race. We've had a great deal of rain, and it's anticipated to keep drizzling."