Jacob relishing The Listener’s Hennessy bid

DARYL JACOB insists he feels under no extra pressure ahead of The Listener’s engagement in the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at the weekend.

The young Irishman was on board Robert Alner’s grey for the first time in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown in December as the pair raced to the biggest successes of their respective careers.

He made every yard of the running and galloped to an eight-length victory, but Jacob is aware he is unlikely to be allowed an easy lead on Saturday.

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