SECOND and third respectively behind the Champion Hurdle-bound Large Action in a Grade One hurdle at Fairyhouse, Cockney Lad and Theatreworld renew rivalry on similar terms in tomorrow's December Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown.
As Cockney Lad had a length to spare over Aidan O'Brien's charge, who subsequently ran poorly at Cheltenham, I see no good reason why the placings should be reversed.
Noel Meade may also capture the Ballinclea Handicap Hurdle with Saving Bond who was beaten by something special in I'm Supposin last Saturday.
Dawn Alert, touched off by Ontheroadagain at Navan, looks another likely winner for Meade if he can beat Kaldan Khan in the Dalkey Beginners Chase.
The better for his run behind New Co at Navan, the Arthur Moore-trained Dee Ell may be worth supporting in the Killiney Handicap Chase and Eduardo can recover Clonmel losses in the Three Rock Maiden Hurdle.
