Horse racing: Pearl backed for Hennessy glory

Florida Pearl has been backed to take his fourth win in the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Willie Mullins’ charge has been trimmed to 13-8 from 7-4 by Irish bookmakers Cashmans after receiving some good support.

His rivals are headed by stablemate Alexander Banquet and British challenger Behrajan, who are both available at 7-2 with Cashmans for the three-mile event.