Espoir aims to shine in Knight Frank Espoir D'Allen takes top billing in the Knight Frank Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown on Tuesday. Trained by Gavin Cromwell and owned by JP McManus, the ex-French gelding is three from three over hurdles, most recently landing a Grade Three at Fairyhouse, and must concede weight all round in this Grade Two contest. Gordon Elliott's Fairyhouse runner-up Mitchouka renews rivalries. The Cullentra handler also saddles French recruit Farclas, who makes his National Hunt bow. The opening Horse & Jockey Hotel Maiden Hurdle sees last season's Champion Bumper runner-up Debuchet make his hurdling debut for Mags Mullins.
