Golan Lodge© Photo Healy Racing
Liz Doyle will consider a tilt at the Champion Bumper for Golan Lodge following his winning racecourse debut at Fairyhouse on Saturday.
The six-year-old edged out Willie Mullins-trained newcomer An Dearg Mor at the County Meath circuit, with the two pulling 12 lengths clear of the remainder to suggest the form has some substance.
Doyle feels her charge is an ideal candidate for a trip to the Cheltenham Festival next month, but will see how he recovers from his exertions before making a final decision.
The trainer said: " It was a good performance. The first two drew clear and only had a furlong to do so as Jamie (Codd) had our horse covered up.
"We do like him at home. He's worked well and galloped well and we've given him an entry in the Cheltenham bumper this morning, so we'll decide in the next 10 days or so whether he's going to go.
"I think he is the right sort of horse for the race in that he's a tough, hardy horse who does well and he's a bit of age under him being a six-year-old.
"I was delighted with the way he handled the soft to heavy in Fairyhouse and showed plenty of gears, but I think he'll definitely love better ground."
