Ballychorus has Thurles option Ballychorus could revert to novice company in a bid to get back on track after two agonising last-fence falls in handicap company . The Mags Mullins-trained mare held every chance when exiting in the Paddy Power at Leopardstown over Christmas, having also fallen when a narrow leader in the Troytown at Navan in November. The Grade Two Ocovango Coolmore National Hunt Sires E.B.F. Mares Novice Chase on Thursday is now a possibility for the daughter of King's Theatre. "She's in one piece and came out of it well," said Mullins. "There is a race at Thurles for her, a mares' novice chase, and she might go there. I'd love to get a clear round into her. "She's still a novice but has matured well and has been running well in competitive races. (Owner) Barry (Connell) is talking about the four-mile chase at Cheltenham for her."
