WEXFORD native J.J. Slevin is on course for his best-ever season and, with two Festival successes aboard Champagne Classic in the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys Hurdle and Band Of Outlaws in the Fred Winter under his belt, he looks to have is hopeful of picking up a couple more mounts this time around.

Being attached to the Joseph O’Brien yard, which has been enjoying a good run this season and earning plaudits for his handling of Home By The Lee in the Grade 1 Jack de Bromhead Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown, has undoubtedly helped elevate his profile.