Tyner Hoping To Jump The Que

Pierse Hurdle winner Spring the Que is bang on target for the Vincent O'Brien County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

Robert Tyner's eight-year-old landed one of the most competitive handicaps of the season on his latest start and connections revealed it was the culmination of a two-year plan after the race.

Now though, sights are set on the final race of the four-day Prestbury Park jamboree, for which is is 14-1 second-favourite with Paddy Power behind 8-1 market leader Ouninpohja.

'Everything is going according to plan,' said Tyner.

'He did it very well in the Pierse last time. We said we'd wait for that race and it paid off.

'The form is working out well enough. Maralan has won since and Mister Hight and New Field both ran well at Newbury (in the totesport Trophy).

'We wouldn't run him on quick ground so we don't mind if the rain keeps falling, we won't run him on real heavy either, though.

'Philip Enright has ridden him on his last two starts and I would say that he'd be riding him at Cheltenham.

'After this season he'll definitely be going chasing.

'Young Desperado is also going to Cheltenham, depending on what weight he gets he could run in the Jewson Novices' Handicap Chase rather than the Arkle.

'Ruby (Walsh) rode him last time, but I imagine he will be booked up for that.

'Footy Facts is just back in work after pulling a muscle. We were hoping to go for the Brit Insurance over three miles, but it didn't happen.

'We'll be looking at Aintree now with him, given a bit of luck. Ground will dictate where he goes, he has to have it soft.'

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