Vautour set for Navan chasing bow

Vautour, one of the most visually impressive winners of the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle in recent years, could make his chasing debut over fences at Navan on Sunday.

The Willie Mullins-trained five-year-old is one of 25 entries in the Irish Stallion Farms Beginners Chase.

With owner Rich Ricci having an embarrassment of riches over hurdles this season with the likes of Annie Power and Faugheen staying over the smaller obstacles, Mullins took the bold step to send him over fences.