The JLT just got a whole lot more competitive. That was the consensus after Douvan, the horse which trainer Willie Mullins describes as ‘a different species’, gave an exhibition of jumping when routing two smart rivals in the Frank Ward Solicitors Irish Arkle.

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

Blackstairmountain and Flemenstar are the two leading names among eight possible runners in the Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Novice Chase at Leopardstown on Sunday.

JOCKEY Brian O’Connell admits Dunguib will have plenty on his plate as he returns to action in Sunday’s BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown.

Willie Mullins admits he would prefer Sports Line to have had more experience over fences ahead of his tilt at the Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Novice Chase at Leopardstown on Sunday.