Answer To Kayf Opting For More Handicap Gold

Terence O'Brien is out to as soon as again disturb the big guns with Answer To Kayf in the Goffs Thyestes Chase at Gowran Park.


The veteran remained on strongly to land the Troytown at Navan in November and will now try to include further riches in another of long-distance handicaps.


"He is gently raced. The Troytown was a career-best, however you wish to believe he could have enhanced from that," the Carrigtwohill, Co Cork trainer kept in mind.


"He has actually gone up the handicap, however he's been wonderful for us and anything he does would be a reward now. If he runs his race, he will be one of the ones to beat."


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


Owner JP McManus' racing manager Frank Berry said: "He's been lucky for us so far and he's most likely up a bit once again in grade and it's a good race.


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


"Robert is actually pleased 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 truly well and he won't mind the soft ground."


Gordon Elliott runs 3 in a bid to win the race for the 3rd time - Look 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 might be best matched of ours even if he has crept a little up the handicap," Elliott stated.


"In these races, I believe it's more which horse deals with the conditions best on the day."


Meanwhile, Willie Mullins saddles 5 in a race he has actually 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 contenders.


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


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