Marina might need it- Griffin

EOIN Griffin has offered his gratitude to Fairyhouse for the rescheduling of the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase – but warns his stable star Glencove Marina has not enjoyed an ideal preparation.

Griffin, who trains at Slieverue, County Kilkenny, suffered from the snow which has been playing havoc with Irish racing and caused the Grade One to be abandoned three times from its usual home.

Eight will face the starter and while British contenders The Listener and The Nightingale were not declared, the field still includes the classy Tranquil Sea and Cooldine.