Foreman heads Power field
Owned by JP McManus, he chased home Voy Por Ustedes in the Arkle at Cheltenham before turning the tables at Aintree and on his only start this term finished second over hurdles at Enghein.
Hi Cloy and Central House are both possibles after being involved in an astonishing renewal 12 months ago.
Central House hit the front under Roger Loughran and appeared to have the race in safe-keeping before his rider mistook the winning post and waved to the crowd as he was passed by Hi Cloy and Fota Island.
Sue Smith could send over the consistent Mister McGoldrick, while Nickname will be looking to bounce back from a poor showing in the John Durkan Memorial Chase.
Jim and Steel Band complete the line-up for the two-mile-one-furlong Grade One contest.
Cashmans make Central House their 5-4 market leader with Foreman next best at 7-4.
Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet Chase, Cashmans bet: 5-4 Central House, 7-4 Foreman, 7-2 Nickname, 10-1 Jim, 14-1 Mister McGoldrick, 33-1 Steel Band.
Tom Taaffe’s Glenfinn Captain has been installed as the 9-4 favourite for the Durkan New Homes Novice Chase at Leopardstown next Tuesday.
The seven-year-old ran out an easy winner over Khetaam on his chasing bow at Fairyhouse in October and Cork-based firm Cashmans believe he can follow up.
Blueberry Boy, a winner at Grade Two level but only fourth in top company last time, is next best at 4-1 in the race, which has attracted 11 entries.
Durkan New Homes Novice Chase, Cashmans bet: 9-4 Glenfinn Captain, 4-1 Blueberry Boy, 5-1 Wanango, 6-1 Schindlers Hunt, 7-1 Don’t Be Bitin, 10-1 Conna Castle, 12- Sky’s The Limit, Young Desperado, 16-1 Hear The Echo, 25-1 Anothercoppercoast, 66-1 Pom Flyer.
Meanwhile Hairy Molly, winner of the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham last season, is reported to be making good progress in his return from injury.
The six-year-old, who is trained by Joseph Crowley took the Festival feature before finishing second behind Leading Run in the equivalent event at Punchestown.
Hairy Molly suffered a minor setback in October when being prepared for a run over hurdles, but is now back on track according to Crowley.
He said: “He’s progressing well. He pulled out lame earlier in the year, but he’s back in work now.
“I’m sure we’d be hoping to get a run into him before Cheltenham and he’s maybe a month away now so we might look for something in February. There are two races at Cheltenham, the Supreme and Ballymore Properties, we may look at.”
Hairy Molly is a general 20-1 chance for the Ballymore Properties Novices’ Hurdle on March 14.
