Gollings mulls Shakespeare options

Royal Shakespeare, runner-up in yesterday’s Scottish Champion Hurdle, could make a quick reappearance at Sandown on Friday or at Punchestown the following week.

Trainer Steve Gollings has entered the six-year-old for the Concept Hurdle at the Esher track and he could well line up in the £50,000 (€73,300) contest if the ground remains on the good side.