Zaarito Plan Colm Murphy is hoping to give smart prospect Zaarito a spin over obstacles in the near future before a possible run in the Bar-One Racing Royal Bond Novice Hurdle on November 30. The six-year-old was unbeaten on his first three outings in bumpers and finished third when sent off favourite for the Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival in March. Murphy is hoping to aim his charge at the Grade One event at Fairyhouse at the end of the month but would like to give him a run beforehand so he can gain some valuable experience. "Zaarito is in good form and we are looking at the Royal Bond as a possible aim," said Murphy. "I would like to get a run into him in a maiden hurdle beforehand if possible but we will see how we go."
