Five small stables with one big hope for the jumps season in Ireland

Aidan Howard: has plenty to smile about this season with Winter EscapeCredit: Patrick McCann

Getting a look in over jumps in Ireland is not easy given the powerhouses of Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott, so for smaller trainers having a good horse to fly the yard's flag is a big deal. Here, Brian Sheerin gets the lowdown on five such performers.

Trainer: Pierce Power
Owner: Tynan/Maclennan/Carthy/Shanahan/Magnier
Form: 11128-

Pierce Power on Burning Ambition: 'Derek O’Connor rides him next week and it’s great to have someone like him on board.'Credit: Alain Barr

Sent off 4-1 favourite for the Foxhunter at Cheltenham, Burning Ambition cut out after the last fence and seemingly didn't get up the hill having travelled well throughout, but he's since had a wind operation and remains an exciting horse in the hunter chase scene.

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Published on 19 November 2018inNews

Last updated 16:45, 19 November 2018

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