Un De Sceaux tests his powers at the highest level for first time

Willie Mullins is excited to see Un De Sceaux test his powers at the highest level for the first time in what promises to be a thrilling Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Novice Chase at Leopardstown tomorrow.

The seven-year-old was unbeaten in seven starts over hurdles, with his front-running style leaving the majority of his opponents trailing in his wake.

However, the champion trainer shied away from running his charge in the Champion Hurdles at Cheltenham and Punchestown in the spring, instead electing to target a couple of lesser events in France.