Tommy Lyons: The Wallpark reaching peak of his powers and ready to brew a Teahupoo upset

If this race turns into a stamina test, which it ought to, Gordon Elliott's seven-year-old will come into his own and can run down the pacesetters close home.

BACKS TO THE WALLPARK: The Wallpark and Jody McGarvey at Gordon Elliott's Cullentra Stables. Pic: Healy Racing

The Wallpark can upset stablemate and reigning champion Teahupoo when they clash in the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle, one of two Grade Ones on Thursday’s card in Cheltenham.

Trained by Gordon Elliott and owned by JP McManus, the seven-year-old has made significant strides forward since winning a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle in July, running off a mark of 129.