Hughes maps out Magnanimity plan

Dessie Hughes is hoping Magnanimity can gain a confidence-boosting success at Thurles a week on Thursday before stepping him back up in grade.

The eight-year-old last graced the winner’s enclosure in January 2011 but has put in several decent efforts in top company.

He has finished second twice this term, the latest behind Sizing Europe in the Clonmel Oil Chase, and Hughes feels it is time the Gigginstown Stud-owned gelding gets his head in front again.