Time for Esprit to deliver

THE defections of Synchronised and Quito De La Roque have greatly enhanced my prospects of winning the Hennessy Gold Cup on Quel Esprit at Leopardstown tomorrow.

This seems to be far from a vintage renewal and I certainly would not swap my lad for any of the others left in the contest.

I schooled Quel Esprit at Punchestown last Sunday and could not have been happier with the way it went. I know he has hit the deck too often for comfort, but is essentially a good jumper.