Gordon Elliott’s progressive six-year-old can land another Group One contest for the raiders at Ascot

Just four of Britain’s 38 Grade One events over jumps have yet to be won by a horse trained in Ireland, and the list could be down to three after the Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot on Saturday, when four of 10-strong field, including Gordon Elliott’s progressive six-year-old, The Wallpark (2.25) , will be running for Irish stables.

The Wallpark has had an unconventional preparation for Saturday’s race with one race per month from May to October, when he was an impressive winner under 11st 7lb in a handicap at Cheltenham’s first meeting of the winter campaign.