Dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Al Boum Photo has been retired and will embark on a new career in eventing.

Melon made the most of having his sights lowered when notching his second success of the season in the Baroneracing.com Chase at Cork.

One of the most striking displays of last year’s Cheltenham Festival was Allaho’s demolition job in the Ryanair Chase and Willie Mullins is hopeful a repeat performance is in the offing.

Perennial bridesmaid Melon bids to secure a long overdue big-race victory in the Red Mills Chase at Gowran Park on Saturday.

Melon survived a final-flight scare to make a successful reappearance in the WKD Hurdle at Down Royal.