Pistol the pick

NOW that Willie Mullins’ horses are finally hitting top gear, his Heezapistol looks well worth risking in the Holycross Novice Chase at Thurles this afternoon.

That his efforts over fences thus far are clearly below what main rivals, Rathgar Beau and Beachcomber Bay, have achieved is beyond dispute. But the selection gets a hefty weight allowance from both and if producing some of his useful juvenile hurdle efforts would go very close.

Heezapistol, like most of his stable companions, has struggled through the campaign, but did hint there was better to come at Naas nineteen days ago.