Noel Meade says Road To Riches in recovery after spinal operation

Noel Meade hopes to have Road To Riches back in action at Christmas after the Grade One-winning chaser underwent surgery on a spinal issue.

The Gigginstown House Stud-owned nine-year-old finished second on his seasonal bow at Gowran on October 1 and was in contention for the JNwine.com Champion Chase at Down Royal - a race he won in 2014.