Down RoyalTue, December 26, 2023

MACDERMOTT (7) showcased his potential winning a maiden hurdle by 4.75L last season. Satisfactory chasing debut tackling 2m5f at Cork and is the only runner on the card for Willie Mullins. Improvement anticipated. Successful hurdler ASK ANYTHING (1) didn’t always jump with fluency on chasing debut but ran encouragingly to finish second. Big player if brushing up his jumping technique. JOSHUA WEBB (5) has plenty of experience and latest second (ahead of the main selection) gives him a chance. JUMPING JET (12) demands respect representing the Gordon Elliott stable.