One day, just not any day in the immediate future, Elliott insists. “I’m lucky to be in the same league as him, I think I’ve been second 13 times to him. “He’s a great horse; he's won two Grade Ones already this season. He's in both races at the DRF, the two-miler and over two-five, I’m under no pressure and we’ll leave the decision late,” Elliott says. “I’m not saying he’s not going to go, but I wouldn’t be shocked if he goes for a maiden hurdle on the Monday or Tuesday after Leopardstown,” Elliott says.

Source: Irish Examiner January 20, 2026 02:30 UTC