Calm before the Gold Cup storm

You could call this weekend the calm before the storm but it will still be a busy few days with top action at a number of venues.

But there is a huge anticipation of the SIS Live Tote Gold Cup which is set to kick off on Saturday week with a big list of superstars in action.

The big name in the €30,000 to the winner Gold Cup will be Milldean Panther and one would have to be impressed by his trial spin on Tuesday morning. He is a super dog but this is his first step into all aged company and a clash with the likes of Rockchase Bullet or Tyrur Big Mike would be a real crowd-puller.