NICK BACKED FOR LEOPARDSTOWN SHOWPIECE Bookmakers Cashmans reported support for the Edward O`Grady-trained Nick Dundee in the valuable Ericsson Chase at Leopardstown next Thursday. All of the leading fancies were among the 10 declarations made today for the three-mile contest.Nick Dundee is set to continue his comeback trail after sustaining a career-threatening injury at the Cheltenham Festival 21 months ago.He is now 2-1 from 5-2 with Native Upmanship and Alexander Banquet the 13-8 joint-favourites.Ted Walsh has declared Rince Ri to give him an alternative option should he choose to bypass the previous day`s Dial-a-Bet Chase over two miles and a furlong.Limestone Lad has been pulled out of his planned return to hurdles in the Woodies DIY Christmas Hurdle on the same card.Jim Bowe`s popular stayer is reportedly suffering from a slight muscle problem in his back which needs resting.
