COMEONARCHIE made a highly encouraging return at Fairyhouse on Monday and is one to keep a close eye on over the weeks ahead, especially if he turns up at Punchestown’s Festive Treat Day on December 8th, writes Andy Stephens.

The nine-year-old was having his first run for seven months in the three-mile handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse and was also minus his usual cheekpieces.