Connell not giving up on Champion Chase dream with Marine Nationale 

The seven-year-old finished third behind Solness and Gaelic Warrior in the Paddy's Rewards Club Chase on Friday

POINT TO PROVE: Marine Nationale looked a superstar in the making after maintaining his unbeaten record in the 2023 Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham, but he has won only one of his four subsequent starts. Picture: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

Barry Connell remains keen to pursue the Queen Mother Champion Chase dream with Marine Nationale following his third place finish at Leopardstown on Friday.

The seven-year-old looked a superstar in the making after maintaining his unbeaten record in the 2023 Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham, but he has won only one of his four subsequent starts.