In-demand Power bidding for a Dream double on both sides of the pond

Robbie Power: celebrates success in the Troytown on Chris's Dream

Robbie Power celebrates success in last year's Troytown Chase on Chris's Dream and will be hoping for more on SundayCredit: Caroline Norris

Leading rider Robbie Power is primed for his bid to plunder Grade 1 prizes on both sides of the Irish Sea this weekend, relishing the chance to partner unbeaten chaser Eldorado Allen in the Henry VIII Novices' Chase at Sandown and proven top-level performer Chris's Dream in the John Durkan Memorial Chase at Punchestown.

The Grand National and Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning rider has been based in Britain with Colin Tizzard this season due to Covid-19 quarantine protocols relating to international travel, but he is looking forward to returning home to Ireland for Punchestown's sole Grade 1 event on Sunday.

Chris's Dream, trained by Henry de Bromhead, was narrowly denied by The Storyteller last time in the Champion Chase at Down Royal, and Power harbours no concerns over the drop from 3m to 2m4f for Sunday's potential clash with Min, Allaho, Battleoverdoyen and Samcro.

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Mark BoylanReporter

Published on 2 December 2020inNews

Last updated 20:11, 2 December 2020

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