RSA target for Vinny

Willie Mullins is leaning towards the RSA Chase as Cousin Vinny's Cheltenham target.

The winner of the 2008 Weatherbys Champion Bumper at the Festival, the seven-year-old finished second to Roberto Goldback on his chasing debut at Navan in December.

With Cheltenhan in mind, Mullins is keen to get more experience over fences in to his star - and quickly.

"I was delighted with his jumping the other day. He was nice and careful," Mullins said.

"He is a horse I'd like to get two runs into before Chelteham but sadly it's getting tight. I may have to run him in one of the good novice chases rather than a beginners chase and as soon as the freeze stops I will be trying to get him out.

"He'll be entered for the Arkle but I'd imagine his target could be the RSA Chase."

Quevega is set to rejoin Mullins this week as preparations begin for the defence of her David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle crown at Cheltenham.

The six-year-old was a brilliant winner of the race last year but hasn't been seen since finishing third in the Rabobank Champion Hurdle at Punchestown on her only subsequent start.

"She's done eight to ten weeks of prep work and arrives back with me this week," Mullins said.

"She looks well so once this freeze is over we'll start to do some fast work with her and prepare her for Cheltenham.

"Whether she gets a run before or not I'm not sure but she's easy enough to get ready at home, or has been up to now."