Hughes has grounds for Drinmore optimism

DESSIE HUGHES believes Rivage D’Or’s ability to handle testing conditions will stand him in good stead at Fairyhouse on Sunday.

The six-year-old bids for a Grade One triumph in the Drinmore Novice Chase on the back of a first win over fences at Thurles.

“He’s a good staying horse and gets the trip well. He goes well on heavy and it looks like being that way at the moment as we’ve had an awful lot of rain on Tuesday and it’s not finished yet,” said the Co Kildare trainer.