Step up in trip to suit Dorrells Pierji

A busy end to a great four days at Leopardstown and Limerick, and I’m in the Dublin venue for three rides, the highlight of which is Melon in the Grade 1 Ryanair Hurdle, writes Ruby Walsh.

I suppose his run in last season’s Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham is the best piece of form on offer, and he is rated 9lb above Sharjah and those are the reasons I’ve gone with him, despite Sharjah having the advantage of race fitness.