Willie Mullins is hoping that Djakadam can show his true colours in the Coral Punchestown Gold Cup on April 26.

After landing the John Durkan for the second year running, the dual Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up managed only third in the Lexus Chase and fourth when favourite to make it third-time lucky in the blue riband.

His trainer said: "I was disappointed with Djakadam's run in Cheltenham as I thought he was in great form going into the race, but hopefully he'll return to form in the Coral Punchestown Gold Cup as he likes this track."

Un De Sceaux, winner of the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham, will drop back down to two miles at the big meeting later this month.

"I'm very happy with Un De Sceaux. I'm very much looking forward to seeing him contest the BoyleSports Champion Chase," said Mullins.

In-form Ballycasey will be joining Un De Sceaux in the same race as he bids to complete a hat-trick after wins at Gowran and Fairyhouse.

"He's well after his Fairyhouse win," said Mullins.

Nichols Canyon is on course to back up his Cheltenham Stayers' Hurdle success in the Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle, while Mullins has not ruled out running Arctic Fire, winner of the County Hurdle under top weight at Cheltenham.

The eight-year-old also has the option of the two-mile Punchestown Champion Hurdle.

"Nichols Canyon is fine and he will go for the Champion Stayers Hurdle," said Mullins.

"Arctic Fire has come out of his County Hurdle win at Cheltenham very well and he is on course for Punchestown.

"He'll probably go for the Betdaq Champion Hurdle at this stage, but he has won over two and a half miles so the three-mile Stayers Hurdle could be an alternative for him as well. We'll keep all options open until closer to the day but he is in great form."