Hogan sets sights on Pierse

TOM HOGAN intends running both last year’s third Silver Jaro and Kirkbybroguelantern, who is dropping back to two miles, in the Pierse Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Silver Jaro, who sprang a 50-1 surprise in last season’s County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, has been trained with this race specifically in mind.

“We were happy enough with his last run in November. This has been his target for some time so hopefully he’ll run well in it again and hopefully the weights will stay as they are,” said the County Tipperary trainer.