Hennessy date for Lyreen Legend

RSA runner-up Lyreen Legend is on course for the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown on February 9.

Dessie Hughes’ seven-year-old had his comeback delayed this season due to a small setback but he ran a fine race when fifth in the Lexus, beaten just over eight lengths by Bobs Worth.

Hughes expects some improvement from that effort and sees the fact he finished in front of his RSA conqueror Lord Windermere in the Lexus as a positive.