SOVIET SETS THE STANDARD

16:00 Leopardstown

Soviet Pimpernel reached a decent level over hurdles, the highlight being a Grade 3 victory at Limerick, and although hasn't quite found his feet over fences as yet he did offer plenty of encouragement when second over course and distance last time out and should be capable of building on that here.

Breaken hasn't been seen since falling on chase debut in December 2019 but was clear of rivals when making the mistake three from home and would have to be considered a danger given his trainer Willie Mullins knows how to get one ready following a layoff, while Jungle Junction has managed a couple of placed efforts since tackling fences and completes the shortlist.

SOVIET PIMPERNEL (WIN)

written by Dean Kilbryde