Butterfly may yet run in Arkle
We currently have the first three in the betting, War Of Attrition, Watson Lake and Ned Kelly, and J P McManus’ high-class mare may boost the challenge.
She hasn’t been seen since disappointing badly at Leopardstown at Christmas and it was subsequently discovered that her blood-count was all wrong.
Said Roche: “She looks well and seems well and will work at home on Wednesday. If she pleases me and there is cut in the ground then she may travel.”
Like-A-Butterfly’s regular partner is Conor O’Dwyer, but he will be aboard Mouse Morris’ War Of Attrition.
“If the mare does go, I would imagine A P (McCoy) will ride”, said Roche.
Meanwhile, it was confirmed yesterday that Ruby Walsh will partner current market leader for the Weatherbys’ Champion Bumper at Cheltenham, Willie Mullins’ Missed That.
