Queen Mother next for Newmill

Newmill is likely to go straight to Cheltenham for the Queen Mother Champion Chase without another run.

The eight-year-old booked his place in the two-mile showpiece on March 15 when winning the Kinloch Brae Chase at Thurles a week ago and is a best-priced 40-1.

“He’s in good form. I would think he will go directly to Cheltenham without a run,” said trainer John Joseph Murphy.

“He is best when fresh so we will keep him that way and fingers crossed for the big day.”