Aidan O’Brien’s main Classic hopes pleased in a workout after racing at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Gordon Elliott reported his Cheltenham Gold Cup hopeful Gerri Colombe to be ‘in good form’ when speaking to the media from his County Meath stable this morning but was also realistic about the task, he faces in toppling current market leader Galopin Des Champs.

The record breaking Caldwell Potter will not go to the Cheltenham Festival next month, despite being favoured in the betting for the top novice hurdle races.

The Willie Mullins-trained State Man romped to another Dublin Racing Festival success in the Grade 1 Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday.

The likes of Galopin Des Champs, El Fabiolo, State Man and Marine Nationale all remain on course to compete at the Dublin Racing Festival this weekend following Tuesday's forfeit stage.