Strong entry for Frank Ward Irish Arkle A classy field looks assured for the Frank Ward Solicitors Irish Arkle Novice Chase with 10 entries for the Leopardstown event on January 25. Gordon Elliott's Clarcam is already a Grade One scorer over fences after taking advantage of a blunder by Vautour in the Racing Post Novice Chase at Christmas and will be looking to add to his tally. The Willie Mullins-trained Vautour had previously made a foot-perfect debut over fences and he could try to avenge his Festive defeat. Mullins has also entered the hugely-exciting Un De Sceaux, Grade One winner Valseur Lido and Adriana Des Mottes. Enda Bolger's classy Limerick winner Gilgamboa has the option, as does the Mouse Morris-trained of duo Real Steel and Band Of Blood. Noel Meade's classy Apache Stronghold and Matthew Smith's Rawnaq are also engaged.
