Dulcote among ten Hennessy runners The Paul Nicholls-trained Pride Of Dulcote will face nine rivals in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown on Sunday. Money Trix and The Listener also boost a strong UK challenge in the three mile Grade 1 contest, while last year's winner Joncol heads the home team. Willie Mullins is doubly represented by Cooldine, runner-up to Joncol 12 months ago, and Kempes, while Vic Venturi was the only one to come out at the declaration stage. Just five runners line-up for the P J Moriarty Novice Chase, with Mullins' Mikael d'Haguenet bidding to get back on track after a below par effort here in the Bord Na Mona With Nature Novice Chase after Christmas. Stable-companion Quel Esprit is a notable absentee. The Deloitte Novice Hurdle has attracted ten runners, and Mullins again has a strong hand with Zaidpour and Cottrelsbooley. Dermot Weld is also double-handed with Hidden Universe and Endless Intrigue, while Oscars Well has already scored at Grade 1 level. The fourth Grade 1 race on a “Super Sunday” eight race card is the Tote Pick Six Rollover Spring Juvenile Hurde. Nicholls saddles Indian Daudaie, while Sailors Warn and Unaccompanied catch the eye of the home-trained runners in the 11 runner field.
