JESSICA HARRINGTON’S Alpine Eagle and Prince Of Fire from Charlie Swan’s stable will carry Irish hopes in the Paddy Power Imperial Cup at Sandown tomorrow.

Ruby Walsh intends to be back in the saddle on Saturday after needing two stitches to a cut eye following a fall at Naas on Thursday.

CAPTAIN Cee Bee is reported to be in fine shape ahead of his bid for the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham.

PHILIP Hobbs believes Qaspal will need plenty of luck just to get a run at Cheltenham despite his battling victory in the Paddy Power Imperial Cup.

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.

THE Paddy Power Imperial Cup at Sandown has become something of a Pipe family benefit over recent years and the current master of Pond House has two leading contenders for glory in today’s renewal.