Moss not a certain starter in Hennessy

MICHAEL Hourigan will leave it late before deciding whether to run Mossbank in the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup Chase at Leopardstown on Sunday week.

The eight-year-old is the 11-4 favourite with Boylesports for the Grade One event after his second place behind Denman in the Lexus Chase last month.

Although Mossbank’s participation will depend on the ground among other factors, three-time race winner and Lexus fourth Beef Or Salmon is on course for a fifth attempt on the race.