Energumene bids to extend his winning sequence at Punchestown - and in the process set the scene for what promises to be a titanic clash with Shishkin at some stage next season. Owned by Brighton & Hove Albion football chairman Tony Bloom, the Willie Mullins-trained seven-year-old put down a real marker for championship honours when winning the Irish Arkle in tremendous fashion at Leopardstown in February. Mullins is happy again with Energumene, having conceded at one stage he thought his season could be over. The Closutton handler said: "Energumene had a little mishap before Cheltenham, and I thought that was him for the season, but he recovered quickly. Mullins has a second challenger in Fairyhouse Grade One scorer Janidil, while Zarkareva gives the De Bromhead team two chances.

Source: Sky sports April 28, 2021 15:11 UTC