1.30 JLT NOVICES’ CHASE

Yorkhill has been one of the most discussed horses coming into the Cheltenham Festival and this race revolves around him. He was so impressive in the Neptune Hurdle last season but his chasing career has yet to alight and significantly he has big jumping concerns. The same cannot be said of Disko, who was spectacular in the Grade 1 Flogas Novice Chase at Leopardstown and he brings in a really solid form line through Our Duke and Coney Island. Noel Meade has always thought the world of him and should he get into a rhythm out in front again he will be very tough to pass. That will put plenty of pressure on Yorkhill’s jumping and with only two runs over fences to date, he looks short on experience in any case.