Small steps for Make Your Mark

EXCITING youngster Make Your Mark is likely to have another run at a lower level before connections decide whether he is a possible candidate for the big festivals in the spring.

The Willie Mullins-trained five-year-old bolted up on his debut under Rules in a Punchestown bumper in November, and was equally impressive over hurdles at Leopardstown over Christmas.

Owned by Gigginstown House Stud, the Beneficial gelding is prominent in ante-post lists for the staying novice hurdles at Cheltenham in March.