Annie Power poised to return

Annie Power could make her eagerly-awaited return to action next week after starring among the entries for Wednesday’s punchestown.com Mares Hurdle.

Willie Mullins’ brilliant mare was set to seal a memorable afternoon for the all-conquering champion trainer in the OLBG Mares’ Hurdle on the opening day of last year’s Cheltenham Festival, only to suffer a now-infamous fall at the final flight.