Elliott keeps faith in Benbulben despite Navan setback

GORDON ELLIOTT is to have Mount Benbulben fully checked over after his defeat by Boston Bob in the Navan Novice Hurdle on Sunday.

Sent off the odds-on favourite after his victory over course and distance in a Grade Two event, the Barry Connell-owned gelding ruined his chance by continuously jumping out to his right.

Elliott is convinced something was troubling him, but has lost no faith in the horse, who remains a possible for the Albert Bartlett at the Cheltenham Festival.