Jezki seeking Ryanair revenge

Jessica Harrington has reported Jezki in good form and on target for another instalment of the rivalry with Hurricane Fly in the Ryanair Hurdle at Leopardstown on December 29.

Having come out on top in their previous two clashes, including the Champion Hurdle in Cheltenham last March, Harrington’s stable star had to give best to the Grade 1-winning world record holder in the Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown last month.

It was a seasonal reappearance for both horses with the ultimate target being a return to Cheltenham, via two trips to Leopardstown for the Ryanair Hurdle and Irish Champion Hurdle.