Bob Justice and Mutakarrim head Pierse weights

TED WALSH’S Bob Justice and the Dermot Weld-trained Mutakarrim head the weights for the Pierse Hurdle at Leopardstown on January 11.

The duo are both set to carry 11st 10lb in the two-mile race, while Mick Halford's Golden Cross and Khetaam from Noel Meade's yard are next on 11st 8lb.

Richard Fahey's Altay heads the British entry with 11st 5lb, while Nicky Henderson's Saintsaire, a leading fancy for Saturday's Ladbroke Hurdle at Ascot, would carry 11st 3lb.