Sandown made for Rebel

I haven’t ridden since taking two falls at Leopardstown last Sunday and you won’t see me on the battlefield again until the start of Cheltenham next Tuesday.

My absence is purely precautionary and I’m one hundred per cent ready to go. I left Leopardstown, however, with a sprained ankle and it was badly bruised.

I could have ridden this week, no problem, but both Willie Mullins and Paul Nicholls were anxious I gave it a skip and to arrive fresh and well for the start of the festival.