EBAZIYAN will return to the scene of his finest hour for a crack at the Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle following his return to winning form under Ruby Walsh at Leopardstown yesterday.

A second Cheltenham Festival winner moved a step closer for Tralee handler Tom Cooper as River Liane produced a special performance in the Madigans Hurdle at Leopardstown.

Timbera looks set to run in Monday’s Powers Gold Label Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse after pleasing trainer Dessie Hughes in a gallop this morning.