Back In Front has been given the go-ahead to run in Saturday's totesport Bula Hurdle at Cheltenham.
Edward O'Grady today expressed himself pleased with the well-being of the seven-year-old to take on Rooster Booster and company in the Grade Two contest.
"I'm happy with him. He runs on Saturday and Davy Russell rides. I'm hoping for a good run," said O'Grady.
Back In Front returns to the scene of his victory in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at the 2003 Festival.
The Bob Back gelding - a best-priced 16-1 with Ladbrokes for the Champion Hurdle in March - missed the second half of last season after being beaten in the December Festival Hurdle at the Leopardstown Christmas meeting.
This season he made a successful return on the Flat at Navan in October before finishing second to Harchibald in the Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown last month.
Harchibald franked the form with an impressive victory in the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle recently.