Festival winner Jagwar to test Ryanair credentials on Trials day - while same team map out plans for Grand National favourite Iroko
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Last season's Cheltenham Festival winner Jagwar will look to propel himself into contention for the Ryanair Chase in March on his return to the track on Trials day later this month.
Jagwar, who won the Plate for leading owner JP McManus and joint-trainers Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero, featured in the 33 entries for the Ryanair revealed on Tuesday and is set to test those aspirations in handicap company at Cheltenham on January 24.
The seven-year-old finished third on his belated reappearance when sent off 11-4 favourite in the December Gold Cup, but is expected to take a major step forward next time.
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