The Grade One Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle is down to four runners at Punchestown today as Henry de Bromhead has taken out both Bob Olinger and Decimation.

Cheltenham hero Bob Olinger is reported to be coughing, whilst it's the same story with stable companion Decimation, third here at the Festival on Wednesday.

Jessica Harrington now provides the only resistance to Willie Mullins' three strong team. Ashdale Bob goes for Mrs Harrington, but Closutton's Gaillard Du Mesnil is certainly the one to aim at.