Exotic Dancer will attempt to complete a famous Cheltenham double on Saturday.

WHAT a fantastic time to be associated with National Hunt racing in Ireland.

Calling Brave is set to make his eagerly-awaited return from a long lay-off in the Racing Post Chase at Sandown on Saturday.

TONY MCCOY showed just why connections moved for him when giving Brave Inca an inspired drive to beat Harchibald in the Emo Oil Champion Hurdle at Punchestown yesterday.

TRAINER Tom Taaffe reports Kicking King to be “100 per cent” ahead of his big test in the Stan James King George VI Chase on St Stephen’s Day.

EDREDON BLEU is likely to bid for a repeat win in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Kempton on Sunday with stable companion Best Mate swerving the race despite being left in at yesterday’s five-day declaration stage.

Calling Brave was today confirmed on course for a tilt at the Stan James King George VI Chase following his pleasing comeback run at Sandown last week.

Colonel Frank turned in a brilliant round of jumping to make every yard in the williamhill.co.uk Future Stars Chase, the highlight of a fine day’s action at Sandown Park today.

THE Curraheen Park faithful have been counting down the days to the start of the track’s premier competition - the Cashman Irish Laurels.

Brave Inca, who is one of Ireland’s big hopes for the Cheltenham Festival, may not run before then according to trainer Colm Murphy.

Scotland The Brave may raid Royal Ascot after justifying stable confidence with a clear-cut success on her racecourse debut in the Manny Bernstein Pay Double Result Fillies’ Handicap at Redcar.

Solerina, who landed her sixth success of the season at Leopardstown on Sunday, heads 128 entries in the Royal & SunAlliance Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham on Wednesday, March 12.