Horse Racing: Florida Pearl heads Hennessy eight

Florida Pearl is among eight five-day entries for Sunday's Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at Leopardstown.

The Willie Mullins' trained 10-year-old will be bidding to win the race for the fourth year in succession.

Florida Peal defeated his stable companion Alexander Banquet by two lengths to win the three-mile chase 12 months ago, and a rematch is on the cards.

"They are both in good form," said Mullins.

Alexander Banquet was third to Foxchapel King in the Ericsson Chase on his seasonal debut in December.

There are two British-trained horses left in the race - the 2000 Tote Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Looks Like Trouble and the Henry Daly-trained Behrajan.

The eight are completed by the Ted Walsh-trained pair Commanche Court and Rince Ri, Sackville and Lyreen Wonder.