Answer To Kayf Going For More Handicap Gold

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


The veteran remained on highly to land the Troytown at Navan in November and will now attempt to include additional riches in another of Ireland's prestigious long-distance handicaps.


"He is gently raced. The Troytown was a career-best, however you want to think he might have improved from that," the Carrigtwohill, Co Cork trainer noted.


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


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


Owner JP McManus' racing manager Frank Berry said: "He's been fortunate for us up until now and he's most likely up a bit 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 really happy 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 really well and he will not mind the soft ground."


Gordon Elliott runs 3 in a bid to win the race for the third time - Look for Glory in addition to Pied Piper and Shecouldbeanything.


"Look for Glory has actually been second in 2 huge handicaps, the Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown the last time, and he might be finest fit of ours even if he has actually crept a little up the handicap," Elliott stated.


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


Meanwhile, Willie Mullins saddles 5 in a race he has won four times in the last 10 years and 12 months ago with subsequent Grand National hero Nick Rockett.


Paul Townend has plucked for Captain Cody from the quintet, with High Class Hero, Quai De Bourbon, Shanbally Kid and Spanish Harlem the other Mullins contenders.


Betway ambassador Townend explained his decision by saying: "In such a stamina test I have actually opted for Captain Cody. He's got two runs under his belt already this season - including a brilliant run when third in the Drinmore, over a trip way too short for him.


"His perform at Leopardstown over Christmas wasn't regrettable either. This extended three miles will certainly fit him, although horses towards the top of the weights may discover 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 anticipated to keep raining."