O'Sullivan hoping for more Magic from brother-in-law Ruby at Fairyhouse

As far as brothers-in-law go, Ross O’Sullivan couldn’t have wished for a better one in Ruby Walsh. The legendary rider has partnered O’Sullivan’s Call It Magic to all three of his successes over jumps and the trainer is hoping for another family success in the rated chase (3.05) at Fairyhouse.

"Ruby has a brilliant record on him, he’s the only man to have won on him over hurdles or fences," O'Sullivan said.

"I’m delighted to have him on board again and the small field should suit us. The ground shouldn’t be a problem either and he comes here off the back of a very good run in the Becher Chase.

"The long-term aim will be the Topham at Aintree but we’re hoping for a very good run from him here first."

Call It Magic stretching his legs on the gallopsCredit: Grossick Racing

Snugsborough Benny is an obvious danger. Liam Cusack's charge was quietly fancied when unseating in the Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown and his trainer is hoping for redemption here.

He said: "Snugsborough Benny was a bit unfortunate to part company with Denis [O'Regan] in the Paddy Power as he was still in the hunt at the time. He’s come out of that race in good form and this is a nice pot to go for."

"He wouldn’t be high enough to get into an Irish National so he’d want to be winning this to get into a race like that. We’ll see how he goes here, he’s in with a chance."

The six-runner field is completed by former Gigginstown-owned chasers Measureofmydreams and Wounded Warrior, representing Gordon Elliott and Sam Curling, along with Nick Lost and Fine Theatre.

Hogan happy with Moyhenna

The Denis Hogan-trained Moyhenna has been unfortunate to have bumped into smart Willie Mullins-trained mares on both starts over fences this term.

With no representation from the champion trainer in the mares' beginners chase (2.05), Hogan is hoping Moyhenna has what it takes to shed her maiden tag over fences.

He is not, however, taking anything for granted with the once smart Missy Tata returning from a long absence for Gordon Elliott.

Hogan said: "Moyhenna's form has been working out well and Pravalaguna, who beat us at Limerick, gave it another boost when winning at Naas at the weekend.

"We're very happy with her but she'd want it a bit softer than this. Missy Tata has obviously had her problems but she was a quality mare at one stage and deserves respect."

Mangan praying it rains for Cowboy

Derek O'Connor: Jimmy Mangan is delighted to have the leading amateur aboard Cowboy Des LongCredit: Grossick Racing

The qualified riders' challenge (3.35), which will see the best of the Irish and British amateurs battling it out over two miles seven furlongs and 18 fences, should be a fantastic spectacle.

In Derek O'Connor, Jimmy Mangan knows he could scarcely have wished for a better man in his corner for the joint top-weighted Cowboy Des Long.

However, Mangan remains worried about the ground and said: "We’ve got the best man in Derek but the ground isn’t ideal. He wants it heavy to be at his best but Derek is worth a lot in these races so we’re hoping for the best. We’re more hopeful than confident."

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