Meade set to turn on the style

NOEL Meade is hoping first-time blinkers have the desired effect on Sigma Lifestyle in today’s Toals Bookmakers Ulster Grand National.

The seven-year-old looked a promising recruit after winning at Punchestown on New Year’s Eve but put up no showing at all on his next start behind Telenor and Uimhiraceathair in the Ten Up Novice Chase at Navan.

Meade think he is better than he showed on that occasion and hopes the headgear sparks him back into life.