Etoile Likely To Swerve Fairyhouse Accordion Etoile is unlikely to be given a prep run ahead of his engagement in the Independent Newspaper Novices´ Chase at Cheltenham on November 13, despite being entered at Fairyhouse on Saturday. Last year´s Champion Hurdle fourth, who is as low 6-1 with Ladbrokes for the Arkle at next year´s Festival, made a pleasing debut over the larger obstacles when chasing home Watson Lake at Limerick a week ago. 'We have just made an entry for him in Fairyhouse and while I haven´t totally made up my mind, it is more than likely he won´t run again (before Cheltenham),' said trainer Paul Nolan. 'I´m not going to rule out the possibility as it will depend on how he is at home, but it is about 60-40 he will go to Cheltenham without another run.'(C) PA Sport
