What they say on the Stayers' Hurdle: 'All is well with him at home'

Olly Murphy, trainer of Itchy Feet and Thomas Darby
The Cleeve Hurdle is the plan for Itchy Feet, he seems in good form. He’s had a few little issues this year but hopefully tackling hurdles again and stepping him up in trip will bring about that little bit of improvement. He’s a horse that certainly needs to get his confidence back. I'd say Aintree is still the plan with Thomas Darby. The Stayers’ just looks very competitive, he may go to Haydock for the Rendlesham to see how he fares over three miles and then we’ll have a lot better idea what we’re going to do with him.

Frank Berry, racing manager for JP McManus, owner of Sire Du Berlais
Gordon [Elliott] was a bit disappointed with him at Leopardstown over Christmas but he seems to have come out of the race well. The plan is for him to be freshened up and to go straight to Cheltenham.

Gavin Cromwell, trainer of Flooring Porter
The plan is to go straight there with him. We've been happy with him since his win at Leopardstown and we're just keeping him ticking over at the moment.