Realt ready for champion date

Multiple Grade One-winning chaser Realt Dubh is likely to test his staying powers over three miles for the first time in the Jnwine.com Champion Chase at Down Royal on Saturday.

The eight-year-old won three times at the highest level during a successful novice campaign over fences but although he is a point-to-point winner, the furthest he has won over under Rules is two and a half miles.