Colin Bowe’s dreams of Cheltenham Festival glory moved into sharper focus as his prolific mare Little King Robin overcame her toughest test to date with a determined victory in the WKD Hurdle at Down Royal yesterday.

It’s impossible to oppose Jezki on his seasonal bow in today’s Grade 2 WKD Hurdle in Down Royal.

THE Real Article displayed commendable tenacity under pressure to land the Grade 2 W.K.D. Hurdle at Down Royal yesterday, completing a big race double for Edward O’Grady and in-form Barry Geraghty.

GIMLI’S ROCK proved a facile winner of the Grade 2 WKD Core Hurdle at Down Royal yesterday, highlight of a spectacular treble for trainer Jessica Harrington, also successful with the Robert Power-ridden pair Bostons Angel and Saville Row.