Mikael expected to gain compensation Mikael D'Haguenet faces seven rivals as he goes on a retrieval mission in the Bord na Mona With Nature Novice Chase at Leopardstown this afternoon. Willie Mullins' exciting prospect fell at the final fence at Fairyhouse just two weeks ago after looking like making a triumphant comeback in the Drinmore Novice Chase. That run came on the back of over 19 months on the sidelines, and his trainer is now just hoping the tumble has no lasting effects. "He seems fine after his last run, as long as he didn't lose his confidence," said the County Carlow handler. "He'll handle the ground, but we just hope the last run didn't dent his confidence. He has jumped well schooling since." Mikael D'Haguenet will certainly face a stiff test as he drops back in trip to two miles and a furlong, with Loosen My Load, Noble Prince and Realt Dubh among the other major contenders.
