ASKED about his Festival hopes Jonjo O’Neill was typically cagey, but did divulge a couple of interesting snippets, confirming that Richie McLernon would renew his association with Gold Cup hope Holywell.

Asked for a handicapper to follow, he replied: “Goodwood Mirage is a good ground horse, so could improve if the sunshine arrives. He’s been frustrating, but it’s not all been his fault, and a step up in trip may help.”