Answer To Kayf Opting For More Handicap Gold

Terence O'Brien is out to as soon as again disturb the huge weapons with Answer To Kayf in the Goffs Thyestes Chase at Gowran Park.


The veteran remained on strongly to land the Troytown at Navan in November and will now attempt to include further riches in another of Ireland's prominent long-distance handicaps.


"He is lightly raced. The Troytown was a career-best, however you wish to think he could have enhanced from that," the Carrigtwohill, Co Cork fitness instructor noted.


"He has increased the handicap, but he's been wonderful for us and anything he does would be a reward now. If he runs his race, he will be one of the ones to beat."


Answer To Kayf is challenging favouritism with Robert Tyner's Better Days Ahead, who might properly called if remaining unbeaten this term after a pair of Fairyhouse wins prior to Christmas.


Owner JP McManus' racing supervisor Frank Berry said: "He's been lucky for us so far and he's probably up a bit again in grade and it's an excellent race.


John Shinnick and Answer To Kayf after winning the Troytown Chase at Navan (Brian Lawless/PA)


"Robert is actually pleased with him and he goes there in excellent form, whether he is great enough or not we wait and see.


"Stamina is his asset and he remains actually well and he won't mind the soft ground."


Gordon Elliott runs 3 in a quote to win the race for the 3rd time - Look for Glory in addition to Pied Piper and Shecouldbeanything.


"Look for Glory has been 2nd in 2 huge handicaps, the Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown the last time, and he may be finest fit of ours even if he has sneaked a little up the handicap," Elliott stated.


"In these races, I think it's more which horse manages the conditions best on the day."


Meanwhile, Willie Mullins saddles 5 in a race he has actually won four times in the last 10 years and 12 months ago with subsequent Grand National hero Nick Rockett.


Paul Townend has actually plucked for from the Closutton quintet, with High Class Hero, Quai De Bourbon, Shanbally Kid and Spanish Harlem the other Mullins contenders.


Betway ambassador Townend described his choice by saying: "In such a stamina test I have actually opted for Captain Cody. He's got two runs under his belt already this season - including a fantastic run when third in the Drinmore, over a journey way too brief for him.


"His perform at Leopardstown over Christmas wasn't regrettable either. This extended 3 miles will definitely fit him, although horses towards the top of the weights might find it tougher on this ground. It's going to be a slog of a race. We've had a great deal of rain, and it's anticipated to keep raining."