Gowran option for Instalment

Philip Fenton has identified the Red Mills Chase at Gowran Park as a possible alternative to the Hennessy Gold Cup for star chaser Last Instalment.

The nine-year-old was a dual Grade One winner as a novice over fences a couple of seasons ago, but was sidelined for almost two years by injury.

He made a hugely-encouraging return to action when finishing a close third in the Kinloch Brae Chase at Thurles earlier this month and remains on course to line up in either the Hennessy on February 9 or the Red Mills Chase the following week.