Sub considered for Dundalk prep

Sublimity could take in a spin on the all-weather at Dundalk as part of his final preparations for the Champion Hurdle.

The former Sir Michael Stoute-trained gelding has only been seen once since his finest hour in March when he was a well-beaten fourth behind Osana in the Boylesports International back at Cheltenham.

John Carr’s star will now be primed for the AIG Europe Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on January 27 but could also have an outing on the level before the Festival.

“The plan is still to run in the AIG – it might be a bit of a rush but that is where we want to take him,” said Carr.

“I heard Noel Meade mention he might take Harchibald back there (Dundalk) though and it is certainly an option if we found a suitable race.

“The track doesn’t open again until the end of February so it would be after the AIG.

“If we needed to, we have the option of putting him spot-on for the Champion there.”

Despite being turned over last time, Sublimity is still the general 4-1 favourite for a repeat win in March.