In-form Nickname has edge on Newmill

JOHN MURPHY is set to take the wraps off Cheltenham hero Newmill in the Grade 2 Byrne Group Tied Cottage Chase at Punchestown tomorrow.

The two mile champion chaser hasn’t been seen since making his seasonal debut when a remote fourth of four behind Iktitaf in the Morgiana Hurdle on this track back in November.

The ground is going to be far from ideal for the nine-year-old, but Murphy reasoned yesterday that time is running short and he is anxious to get a much-needed outing into his stable star.