Mullins has four in John Durkan Willie Mullins has four of the 10 entries for the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase on Sunday. Mullins could run Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up Djakadam, Grade One scorer Valseur Lido, 2013 Gold Cup second Sir Des Champs, who returned from a long-lay off to win first time out on his return, and RSA Chase hero Don Poli. Valseur Lido and and Don Poli both have entries at Aintree on Saturday and while the latter is thought likely to take up his option on Merseyside, Ruby Walsh stated the former was set to stay at home. Another horse confirmed for the Grade One, won by Don Cossack last year, is Gordon Elliott's Clarcam, who was no match for Ptit Zig at Down Royal last time out. "He goes for the John Durkan and then on to Leopardstown (at Christmas)." said Elliott. The consistent Hidden Cyclone is on course to represent Shark Hanlon after his recent success in the Fortria Chase. Ted Walsh has entered Foxrock, while the well-backed Gilgamboa could run for Enda Bolger. Likely outsider Texas Jack has also been confirmed by Noel Meade, with Flemenstar still in the shake-up for Anthony and Stephen Curran.
