HENRY FITZ THE BILL

TAKE an each-way chance on Fitzhenry in the €100,000 Boylesports National Trial at Punchestown tomorrow.

From the in-form yard of Paul Nolan, this J P Mcmanus-owned seven-year-old, right, has triumphed twice and been placed five times from 10 starts over fences.

His two victories came over two and a half miles, including a novice handicap win at Naas last February. And, on his only attempt beyond three miles, he finished third to one of tomorrow’s rivals Dinnie’s Vinnie in the Porterstown at Fairyhouse in November.

Fitzhenry produced his best handicap effort last time, when filling third spot behind

Auvergnat in the Paddy Power at Leopardstown over Christmas, with Solomn Grundy a close fourth and Dounikos, General Principle, Woods

Well, Arkwrisht, all rivals again here, further behind. Nicelyweighted with 10-2 and with Mark Walsh expected to bring out the best in him, Fitzhenry should run a huge race in a competitive marathon.