The Tullow Tank is set to be prepared for the Cheltenham Festival following a much improved effort at Leopardstown.

Following a somewhat frustrating first half to the meeting, it finally came right for Tony McCoy in the opener at Cheltenham yesterday when he powered Jonjo O'Neill's Taquin Du Seuil to victory in the JLT Novices' Chase.

I was absolutely kicking myself after Annie Power had got beaten by More Of That in the World Hurdle at Cheltenham yesterday.

Willie Mullins further strengthened his formidable hand for the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at Cheltenham next month as Killultagh Vic produced a scintillating display at Naas yesterday.

Trainer Ferdy Murphy is keeping his fingers crossed for a dry spell of weather as he prepares Divers for a return to the scene of his greatest triumph.