Scotsirish possible for Betfair Willie Mullins' Scotsirish is the sole Irish entry in the 11 strong field for the Betfair Chase at Ascot on Saturday. Pride Of Dulcote has also been handed an entry after missing the restaged Hennessy on Saturday. Paul Nicholls' Gold Cup hope had been an intended runner at Leopardstown last week but connections opted to miss the contest when the original fixture was lost to the weather. The eight year-old now looks set to be re-routed to Ascot for the contest over an extended two miles five furlongs as he bids to retain his unbeaten record over fences having got the better of Punchestowns in the fog at Newbury in December on his return from injury. William Hill King George VI Chase runner-up Riverside Theatre is also set to drop back in trip if taking his place in the line-up while trainer, Nicky Henderson, could also be represented by French Opera. Ferdy Murphy has entered Grand National hope Big Fella Thanks, Deep Purple, Gauvain and the hat-trick seeking Tartak are other notable entries. The other entries are Mahogany Blaze, Racing Demon and impressive course and distance winner Tatenen.
