News: Cheltenham Gold Cup winner War Of Attrition is rated a 1 to 2 favourite with Cashmans for his clash with Beef Or Salmon at Down Royal on Saturday. Mouse Morris has confirmed War Of Attrition will run in the James Nicholson Wine Merchant Champion Chase, when Beef Or Salmon will be ridden over fences for the first time by Andrew McNamara.

Beef Or Salmon is a 9 to 4 next best, with the Powers Gold Cup winner Justified a 6 to 1 shot.

The Noel Meade stable have been in sparkling form recently, and that hot streak could continue at Punchestown this afternoon where Khetaam can use his experience to good effect in the Beginners Chase.

Khetaam chased home Glenfinn Captain in a good race recently, and although Sky's The Limit boasts a much better hurdles rating, the two- mile journey should suit Meade's runner more.

Major Stampi looks worth a shout in the second division of the maiden hurdle, while Narquois could be open to improvement after a course run behind Davorin.

Cashmans bet: 1-2 War Of Attrition, 9-4 Beef Or Salmon, 6 Justified, 16 Cloudy Bays, 25 Bothar Na.