Willie Mullins believes Quevega is stronger than ever as she bids for a hat-trick in the David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle at Cheltenham on Tuesday.

COLM Murphy is keeping his fingers crossed Zaarito can bounce back to form in the Naas Directors Plate Novice Chase at Naas on Sunday.

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.