Demi Sang out to shine at Naas The Grade One Lawlor´s of Naas Novice Hurdle is the main attraction at Naas on Sunday but the supporting card features some interesting races, none more so than the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Chase. The race has attracted just four runners but it does feature interesting French recruit Demi Sang, who makes his Irish debut for Willie Mullins and leading owner JP McManus. The five-year-old gelding arrives in Ireland unbeaten in two chase starts, both of which came at top jumps venue Auteuil, and his latest wins were both gained in September. The son of Gris De Gris has not raced since then but will be suited by the two-mile trip and is sure to be ready on debut for Mullins. Opposing Demi Sang is another of McManus' team, Stand Up And Fight, who has to improve from a recent pulled up effort. Gigginstown House Stud's Avenir D'Une Vie exited at halfway in a Grade One novice chase at Leopardstown over Christmas but has claims on previous winning form. Gwencily Berbas completes the line-up and while he won over fences at Roscommon in June, he was then absent until disappointing at Fairyhouse in December. Gordon Elliott has worked his magic with Cubomania, who chases a hat-trick for in the Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle. The five-year-old hurdler made a winning debut for Elliott at Down Royal on St Stephen's Day before following up with another success at Tramore on New Year's Day and should again feature under jockey Eric Roche.
