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Facts Has Festival Aim

Smart seven-year-old Footy Facts is likely to be back in action soon as connections aim to gear his programme towards the Brit Insurance Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Robert Tyner's horse confirmed himself a decent prospect when chasing home Noel Meade's classy Aran Concerto in a Grade One affair at Navan last time.

He had previously impressed in winning a Listed event over three miles and a Grade Three contest over two and a half.

Tyner feels the longer trip suits him ideally and hopes things go according to plan in the build-up to the Festival in March.

'I will probably run him in a three mile novices' hurdle next weekend,' he said.

'He'll probably have just one more run before Cheltenham, and I think he'll run in the three-miler there.'

(C) PA Sport