Answer To Kayf Choosing 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 try to add more riches in another of Ireland's prestigious long-distance handicaps.


"He is lightly raced. The Troytown was a career-best, but you want to think he could have enhanced from that," the Carrigtwohill, Co Cork trainer kept in mind.


"He has actually gone up the handicap, however he's been fantastic for us and anything he does would be a perk now. If he runs his race, he will be among 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 stated: "He's been fortunate for us up until now and he's probably up a bit once 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 delighted with him and he goes there in great kind, whether he is excellent enough or not we wait and see.


"Stamina is his property and he remains really well and he will not mind the soft ground."


Gordon Elliott runs three in a quote to win the race for the third time - Look for Glory along with Pied Piper and Shecouldbeanything.


"Search For Glory has actually been second in two huge handicaps, the Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown the last time, and he might be best suited of ours even if he has actually sneaked a little up the handicap," Elliott said.


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


Meanwhile, Willie Mullins saddles five in a race he has won 4 times in the last 10 years and 12 months ago with subsequent Grand National hero Nick Rockett.


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


Betway ambassador Townend explained his decision by stating: "In such a stamina test I have actually chosen Captain Cody. He's got 2 runs under his belt currently this season - consisting of a dazzling run when third in the Drinmore, over a trip way too short for him.


"His perform at Leopardstown over Christmas wasn't too bad either. This three miles will absolutely suit him, although horses towards the top of the weights might find it harder on this ground. It's going to be a slog of a race. We have actually had a lot of rain, and it's anticipated to keep raining."