Gordon Elliott admits he would be 'shocked' if stable jockey Jack Kennedy didn't side with Teahupoo over Irish Point, who would sport the same silks should the pair clash, in the Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

Gavin Cromwell is in no rush to decide in what race Flooring Porter will compete at Cheltenham next month.

Gavin Cromwell is in no rush to decide in what race Flooring Porter will compete at Cheltenham next month.

Willie Mullins' Impaire Et Passe, who was a notable absentee from both the Unibet Champion Hurdle and Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle at next month's Cheltenham Festival, will instead head to Aintree.

Five-time French Grade 1 winner Theleme will prepare for the Stayers’ Hurdle with a run on the Flat.