Shorter trip shouldn’t be a problem for Fiveforthree

CHELTENHAM hero Fiveforthree is the nap choice in the vcbet.com Champion Novice Hurdle, one of three Grade 1’s on the programme at the opening stage of the Punchestown Festival this afternoon.

The grey son of Arzanni made the trip across the Irish Sea woefully short on experience, but came through a stiff test with reputation greatly enhanced.

He had only one run over flights prior to Cheltenham, winning a moderate maiden by three lengths from Wheels Up at Fairyhouse.