Barrow Drive cannot be opposed

THE rapidly improving Barrow Drive cannot be opposed in the Irish Field Novice Chase at Punchestown this afternoon, on a programme which is set to house a huge amount of runners.

This contest, however, has cut up very badly and the way looks clear for Tony Mullins’ gelding to complete a five-timer.

He really came of age, against much more experienced rivals, at Gowran Park last time. The six-year-old jumped with great assurance to beat Cregg House a cosy three and a half lengths.