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Cromwell hoping Final Orders can hold his own

Final Orders pictured on his way to victory at Cork last monthFinal Orders pictured on his way to victory at Cork last month
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Final Orders steps up in class at Punchestown on Sunday for the Liam & Valerie Brennan Florida Pearl Novice Chase, with his trainer Gavin Cromwell hopeful of a big run.

The Camelot six-year-old has been a revelation since switching to the larger obstacles, finishing second on his debut over fences before winning his next three.

Now dipping his toe into Grade 2 company, the bay gelding will face six-rivals, with Minella Crooner, a runner-up at the highest level over flights, amongst the opposition.

"It's a big ask, but his jumping will stand to him," Cromwell commented.

"We are stepping out of handicap company, but hopefully he can be competitive.

"The plan is to run him - if the ground dried out it might cut up a little bit, you never know."

Additional reporting by Michael Graham