Fenton has faith in Dunguib

PHILIP FENTON believes there are reasons to expect a much better run from Dunguib at the Punchestown Festival next month.

The eight-year-old was eighth to Hurricane Fly in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham – but had not enjoyed a trouble-free preparation.

Sixth to Hurricane Fly at Punchestown in April last year, Dunguib was having his first run since when winning at Gowran in February, after which he went to Cheltenham.