Davenport for Leopardstown

Davenport Milenium is set to bypass an engagement at Cheltenham on Saturday in favour of a tilt at the AIG (Europe) Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown the following afternoon.

Trainer Willie Mullins had been considering the Byrne Bros Cleeve Hurdle for the eight-year-old but after discussing plans with owner, Noel O’Callaghan, it was decided to keep Davenport Milenium nearer home.