Fairyhouse to hold inspection

Fairyhouse
Healy Racing PhotosThere will be a 7.30am inspection of the course at Fairyhouse tomorrow morning to see if racing can go ahead.

The track is currently raceable, but there is a weather forecast of a severe frost overnight.

Ladbrokes forced to go odds-on Dunguib

Dunguib impressed at Leopardstown
Healy Racing PhotosDunguib is now 4/5 favourite for the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham with Ladbrokes following heavy support in the last 24 hours.

The firm, which went evens after Dunguib's impressive performance at Leopardstown yesterday, were forced to cut the price having layed the gelding to lose a six figure sum.

David Williams of Ladbrokes said: "Everyone had plenty of time to get on at evens, but we are now full to the brim with Dunguib in our book and the dam has burst. The opening race will set the entire tone for the rest of the Festival next month. We took a strong view after Leopardstown and now have a month to wait to learn our fate."

Walsh speaks of Gold Cup choice

Ruby Walsh - sees little between Kauto Star
and Denman
Healy Racing PhotosRuby Walsh admits there is "only a good jump" between Kauto Star and Denman.

Paul Nicholls' stable jockey is "not overly confident" he has made the right decision by opting to ride the former in the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Speaking exclusively on Betfred Talk, Walsh said: "I've had to make a decision and after winning two Gold Cups and four King George VI Chases on Kauto it's very hard to desert him.

All roads lead to Cheltenham for Captain

Captain Cee Bee - Cheltenham bound
Healy Racing PhotosEddie Harty is relieved Captain Cee Bee came through his prep race for the Irish Independent Arkle Trophy at Naas on Saturday unscathed.

The 2008 Supreme Novices' Hurdle winner has returned from a lengthy lay-off seemingly better than ever.

Having won his first start over fences, he then fell at the last in Grade One company when looking set to play a major hand in the finish before winning at the weekend.

Joncol 100% this morning

Joncol fine following his Hennessy heroics
Healy Racing PhotosPaul Nolan hopes Joncol can develop into a genuine contender for next year's Cheltenham Gold Cup after his heroic display at Leopardstown on Sunday.

The giant seven-year-old got the better of Cooldine and Schindlers Hunt in a titanic battle for Ireland's premier chasing prize, the Hennessy Gold Cup, providing both Nolan and jockey Alain Cawley with the biggest win of their careers.

Without an entry for the Cheltenham Gold Cup, Nolan is leaning towards skipping the Ryanair Chase in favour of the Guinness Gold Cup at the Punchestown Festival.