Answer To Kayf Choosing More Handicap Gold

Terence O'Brien is out to once again disturb the huge weapons with Answer To Kayf in the Goffs Thyestes Chase at Gowran Park.


The veteran stayed on highly to land the Troytown at Navan in November and will now try to include additional riches in another of Ireland's distinguished long-distance handicaps.


"He is gently raced. The Troytown was a career-best, but you wish to think he might have enhanced from that," the Carrigtwohill, Co Cork noted.


"He has actually increased the handicap, however he's been wonderful for us and anything he does would be a perk now. If he runs his race, he will be among the ones to beat."


Answer To Kayf is disputing favouritism with Robert Tyner's Better Days Ahead, who might appropriately called if remaining unbeaten this term after a pair of Fairyhouse wins prior to Christmas.


Owner JP McManus' racing supervisor Frank Berry stated: "He's been fortunate for us up until now and he's probably up a bit once again in grade and it's an excellent race.


John Shinnick and Answer To Kayf after winning the Troytown Chase at Navan (Brian Lawless/PA)


"Robert is actually happy with him and he goes there in good kind, whether he suffices or not we wait and see.


"Stamina is his asset and he stays really well and he won't mind the soft ground."


Gordon Elliott runs three in a bid to win the race for the third time - Search For Glory along with Pied Piper and Shecouldbeanything.


"Search For Glory has actually been second in two big handicaps, the Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown the last time, and he may be finest suited of ours even if he has sneaked a little up the handicap," Elliott said.


"In these races, I think it's more which horse manages the conditions best on the day."


Meanwhile, Willie Mullins saddles 5 in a race he has won four times in the last ten years and 12 months ago with subsequent Grand National hero Nick Rockett.


Paul Townend has plucked for Captain Cody from the Closutton quintet, with High Class Hero, Quai De Bourbon, Shanbally Kid and Spanish Harlem the other Mullins competitors.


Betway ambassador Townend discussed his decision by stating: "In such a stamina test I have actually chosen Captain Cody. He's got two runs under his belt already this season - consisting of a dazzling run when 3rd in the Drinmore, over a journey way too brief for him.


"His perform at Leopardstown over Christmas wasn't regrettable either. This extended 3 miles will certainly fit him, although horses towards the top of the weights might find it tougher on this ground. It's going to be a slog of a race. We've had a great deal of rain, and it's anticipated to keep raining."