Power to stay over hurdles

Willie Mullins has confirmed top-class mare Annie Power (right) will remain over hurdles this season.

The hugely exciting six-year-old has won 11 of her 12 starts all told, suffering her only defeat when runner-up behind More Of That in the World Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in March.

Connections considered a novice chasing campaign this term, but have decided to remain over the smaller obstacles, although the champion trainer has not yet decided where she will kick off her campaign.