Loch Long set to relish stamina test

LOCH LONG, who was a revelation when stepped up to two and a half miles at Ballinrobe last time, can take the T And V Novice Hurdle at Kilbeggan tonight.

Tracey Collins’ charge was a most frustrating sort prior to that, but shaped as if staying was his game at Ballinrobe and is the nap choice to prove such thinking correct.

Always on the pace, he swept ahead well before the home turn and powered up the straight to give Glenstar 8lbs and a four and a half lengths beating.