Henry de Bromhead: An update on plans for my stable stars

Henry de Bromhead gives an update on his stable stars.

Henry de Bromhead is keen to take A Plus Tard to next month's Savills Chase at Leopardstown. The gelding had a disappointing return to action at Haydock on Saturday.

Henry de Bromhead's horse A Plus Tard was beaten in the Betfair Chase on Saturday. He trotted out of the stable this morning and was fine. De Brom head hopes to make the Savills Chase in six weeks time. He won the Gold Cup two years ago and finished second to Galvin in last season's Chase. The horse is moving well. They will do every test they can between now and then to be sure. It is a race he won two times. A plus tard won it in 2010. Galvina won in 2011. There is still a six-week wait before the race.

Henry de Bromhead hopes Bob Olinger's "savage engine" is fully intact ahead of a planned outing at Leopardstown over the Christmas period. The seven-year-old looked a superstar in the making when sprinting up the Cheltenham hill to win the Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltonham two years ago. He won his first three starts over fences last term, but was pulled up on his final start of last season at Punchestown.

Bob Olinger was beaten by Home By The Lee in the Lismullen Hurdle earlier in November. De Bromhead was disappointed with his horse's performance. Bob Olinger has options over two and three miles at Leopardstown. The three-mile Christmas HURDLE is the favoured option. The race will be named in memory of De Bremhead's late son Jack. It will take place on December 25th. He was only just beaten over 2 miles in a maiden hurdle.

Henry de Bromhead is hoping Kempton and the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase will be perfect spot for Envoi Allen. Envoi Allen is twice a winner at the Cheltenham Festival and is a three-time Grade One winner over the bigger obstacles.

Envoi Allen won the Champion Chase at Down Royal. Henry de Bromhead wants to go to the King George. Minella Indo will probably go for three miles. He would prefer soft ground. Robbie Power wants the horse to be ridden out. He is not riding out any more. The horse will travel behind the other horses. It is a good idea to do that.

Henry de Bromhead's unbeaten mare Honeysuckle is preparing for the Bar One Hatton’s Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse. Constitution Hill won the race at Cheltenham Festival.

Honeysuckle has won 16 races in a row. Willie Mullins thinks she's overpriced. De Bromhead doesn't know enough about time. He reckons the faster they go for Honey, the better she is. Honey's got one more big piece to do before the Hatton's Grace. She won the race last year. She's in fine form for the December 4 engagement. The mare is aiming for a 17th successive victory in what is set to be her final season. Her trainer believes she'll be able to achieve that. They're on the same programme as last season and will see on day if they're in similar form.

Henry de Bromhead gives an update on his stable stars. Minella Indo was pulled up at Punchestown in April.

Henry de Bromhead's stable will go to Tramore on New Year's Day and they will see after that if they can go for a race at Cheltenham. Minella Indo was second in the Gold Cup last year and is in good form.

Henry de Bromhead has won the Gold Cup and the Champion Hurdle with his horses. He has been training for some time and used to be a bit of a novice. De Brom head thanks Sir Mark Prescott for his influence. Jack de Bredhead died in September following a pony racing accident. Rachael Blackmore is a huge part of De Bledhead's team. She is an amazing jockey and a good person. Her support has helped De bred head to achieve his success. The trainer also praised Sir Prescott. They worked together for two years at Newmarket. Sir Pivotal and Red Camellia were trained by him.