Tony Martin is eyeing a crack at the Guinness Galway Hurdle with Ted Veale following his success at Bellewstown last night.

It is hard to believe that Bostons Angel (2.50) hasn’t won a race since capturing the RSA Chase at Cheltenham almost two years ago. He could do with a victory now for his confidence – you never see a sad horse in a parade ring!

Arvika Ligeonniere is one of five entries from Willie Mullins in the Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Chase at Leopardstown on January 27.

Supreme Novices’ Hurdle third Trifolium aims to secure a Grade One prize of his own in the Evening Herald Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown today.

The Pipe stable are banking on Master Of Arts giving them a ninth victory in the Paddy Power Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle at Sandown tomorrow.

Irish Examiner columnist, Jessica Harrington and fellow trainer, Willie Mullins, have reported their charges to be in good order ahead of the Cheltenham festival, where they will be attempting to bag big cash bonuses courtesy of Boylesports.

Synchronised will miss Sunday’s Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown after failing to satisfy connections in the run-up to the Grade One.

Menorah and Hurricane Fly share favouritism with the sponsors for the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham on Tuesday following the shock absence of Binocular.

What A Friend suffered an unexpected defeat at the hands of his stable companion Noland in the Aon Chase at Newbury today.

DEUTSCHLAND looks set to be trainer Willie Mullins’ sole runner in the French Champion Hurdle on June 19.

Dave’s Dream’s participation in the Vincent O’Brien County Hurdle remains in the balance, with trainer Nicky Henderson content to mull over plans for Saturday’s Paddy Power Imperial Cup winner.

It almost ended in tears, but Tony Dobbin signed off his riding career on a winning note when he brought Ballyvoge home in front in a dramatic finish at Carlisle.

Ferdy Murphy reports Naiad Du Misselot to be on target for the Ballymore 25th Anniversary Hurdle at Punchestown later this month.

CONNECTIONS of Wanango are happy with the progress the seven-year-old has made as the countdown to Cheltenham gathers pace.

Pedrobob will put his Irish Independent Arkle Challenge Trophy credentials on the line at Leopardstown on January 27.

County Hurdle winner Pedrobob is due to make his eagerly-awaited debut over fences in the Conway Group European Breeders Fund Novice Chase at Navan this weekend.

Philip Hobbs appears increasingly keen on attempting an unprecedented Cheltenham Festival double with Fair Along.

New Field, 7-1 favourite with Cashmans for the Coral Cup, could instead run in the Vincent O’Brien County Hurdle if the ground is soft at the Cheltenham Festival.

Studmaster will bypass Saturday’s Sunderlands Imperial Cup at Sandown and could also miss next week’s Cheltenham Festival.

IRIS’S GIFT will go straight to the Cheltenham Gold Cup without a prep run.

Noel Meade's Harchibald was reported to be in “brilliant” condition as he arrived at Cheltenham today in preparation for a tilt at next Tuesday’s Smurfit Champion Hurdle.

Timmy Murphy will ride Irish raider Al Eile in the Smurfit Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham next week.

Trainer Philip Hobbs today declared that Rooster Booster is almost certain to bid for an ambitious double at Cheltenham next week.

Paul Nicholls’s crack chaser Azertyuiop is likely to have a late start to the season and will reappear in the William Hill-sponsored Tingle Creek at Sandown in December.

JP McManus was back on a racecourse yesterday and enjoyed a low-profile afternoon at Sandown Park with no sign of interference from aggrieved Manchester United supporters.