It all points to War of Attrition winning battle

WAR OF ATTRITION can take another step towards possible Cheltenham Gold Cup glory by proving too strong for Rathgar Beau in the Clonmel Oil Chase at Clonmel this afternoon.

Mouse Morris' charge has everything going for him, meeting his rival on 4lbs better terms than in a handicap and, unlike his rival, with the benefit of an outing under his belt.

The progressive six-year-old, very highly rated by his handler, has always threatened to be top class and made a splendid seasonal debut at Punchestown last month.