Jezki set for Leopardstown return

Jezki is likely to take in the Deloitte Novice Hurdle back at Leopardstown on February 9 following his impressive victory there over Christmas.

The Jessica Harrington-trained five-year-old cemented his claims as a leading contender for honours at the Cheltenham Festival when he defeated Waaheb by five lengths in the Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle for his second consecutive Grade One triumph.

“To say we are all delighted with Jezki’s performance in the Grade One Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle would be an understatement,” the County Kildare handler told her website.