Patrick Mullins gets the ride on Diverge, the five-year-old who has begun well over hurdles, finishing sixth of 27 on debut before winning Punchestown maiden in January this year. Stepped into graded company for the first time at the Cheltenham festival last month in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, running a top race to finish third behind Facile Vega and Marine Nationale when priced at 25/1.
Should still be on the up and able to improve more, and he’s only ran over hurdles on three occasions. If Facile Vega is on top form, he will be hard to beat but he is one of a couple with a definite chance.