Erik turns on style in Pertemps

Prince Erik earned a shot at the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham after running out a cosy winner of the qualifier at Leopardstown today.

Robbie Power produced his mount to lead at the last and he went on for a cosy six-length success over Conclave .

Trainer Dermot Weld revealed afterwards that the winner will be aimed at the series final at Cheltenham.

"He did it very well. He handled the ground and got a lovely ride from Robbie Power," said Weld.

"He's a bit of a character and Robbie got a proper tune out of him. He settled and jumped very well and had the race won from a fair bit out. Everything went his way."

It was a double on the day for Power after the earlier victory of Roberto Goldback in the Grade 2 MCR Novice Chase