2.00 Kerry Group 3-Y-0 Hurdle 2m

Theatre Of War would have gone close on his hurdling debut at Down Royal but for a serious error at the final flight. He had travelled into the race very easily and looked set to fight out the finish. If anything, he even gave the impression that he would be a better horse going left handed. Receiving all the allowances here, he looks a solid bet to get punters off to a winning start.