Made in Taipan can rise to the challenge

TOM MULLINS’ Made In Taipan can make it two from two over fences in the Irish Stallion Farms’ EBF Novice Chase at Navan this afternoon, should the meeting survive a 7.30am inspection.

The possibility of a severe frost and freezing fog are the causes of concern.

The six-year-old, a talented hurdler, made a spectacular start to his new vocation at Naas exactly four weeks ago. He jumped quite beautifully and never gave Davy Russell, or his supporters, any reason for anxiety.