We couldn’t be happier with powerful Yorkhill

The Christmas festivals are on the horizon but there’s plenty of good racing this weekend, and I’m really looking forward to riding Yorkhill on his chasing debut in the two-mile beginners’ race at Fairyhouse this afternoon.

I schooled him during the week and he jumped really well. David Casey rides him most of the time at home, and he’s really happy with him. He was a very, very good novice hurdler, winning three Grade Ones, and was probably feeling the effects of Cheltenham and Aintree when disappointing at Punchestown.

But he looks strong and well and we couldn’t be happier with him now. There are some decent sorts in opposition, but he was better than them over hurdles, and should be hard to beat. Un De Sceaux won this race a few years ago, and hopefully Yorkhill will be as lucky as him.