Attrition faces nine in John Durkan There were no surprises among the final declarations for Sunday's John Durkan Memorial Chase at Punchestown. War Of Attrition, winner of the 2006 Cheltenham Gold Cup, will face his stiffest task to date since his comeback against Paul Nicholls' Noland, an easy winner at Down Royal last time. Grand National third Snowy Morning will be looking to banish the memories of a poor comeback run in the Clonmel Oil Chase. Nick Mitchell's The Listener, winner of the race 12 months ago, makes his usual trip to Ireland for a Grade One prize but needs to put a disappointing run in the JNwine.com Chase well behind him. Watson Lake, who bounced back to form in fine style in the Fortria Chase, adds further spice to the mix. Newmill, One Cool Cookie, Cane Brake, Mansony and Ballistraw complete the 10-runner field.
