O'Brien seeking past glories

Michael O’Brien is confident Forget The Past can bounce back to form in the At The Races Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse on Saturday.

The 11-year-old, who was third in the 2006 Cheltenham Gold Cup, was well beaten on his latest outing at Tramore on what was his first racecourse appearance in 10 months.

O’Brien admits he may not be the force of old but believes the veteran is still capable of a bold showing at the weekend if he puts his best foot forward.

“He didn’t run too badly at Tramore but he didn’t really seem to handle the track that well and I would hope Fairyhouse will suit him better.

“He might not be as good as he was a few years ago but he seems in fine form at home and hopefully he will give a good account of himself.”

Just five runners will face the starter in the Grade Two contest with Snowy Morning and Black Apalachi both looking to line themselves up for a tilt at the Grand National at Aintree.

Charlie Swan’s One Cool Cookie is conceding weight all round while Southern Vic completes the line-up.