Kopek Des Bordes on track for Irish Arkle 

The Supreme Novices' Hurdle hero missed an intended run over the Christmas period after a 'small hiccup' in his preparation

ONWARDS AND UPWADS: Charlie McCarthy is thrilled Kopek Des Bordes' legion of fans will get to see him in action on January 31. Picture: Healy Racing 

Kopek Des Bordes appears firmly on course for an appearance in the Goffs Irish Arkle Novice Chase at Leopardstown on Saturday week after connections declared "all roads are leading to the Dublin Racing Festival at the moment".

Willie Mullins' Supreme Novices' Hurdle winner dazzled on his chasing debut at Navan in November, but missed an intended run in Grade One company over the Christmas period after a "small hiccup" in his preparation.