Star novice Dunguib is one of eleven horses declared for a fascinating renewal of the Rabobank sponsored Cheampion Hurdle at Punchestown tomorrow.

Brian O’Connell, criticized in some quarters for his riding of Dunguib at Cheltenham, gets the opportunity to put the record straight tomorrow when he again partners the exciting novice.

The opposition is extremely strong and includes the last two winners of this race, Punjabi and Solwhit.

Hurricane Fly and Cheltenham festival winner Thousand Stars represent the in-form Willie Mullins’ stable while Colm Murphy runs the talented mare Voler La Vedette.