COLIN Tizzard is looking forward to seeing Finian's Oscar put his unbeaten record on the line in the Tattersalls Ireland Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown on Friday.
The five-year-old was an expensive purchase at £250,000 for owners Alan and Ann Potts, but has repaid the faith put in him with four consecutive victories.
After winning the Tolworth Hurdle at Sandown and a Listed prize at Exeter, Finian's Oscar missed the Cheltenham Festival after suffering a setback but looked better than ever at Aintree three weeks ago.
"It was disappointing to miss Cheltenham and you don't want to have setbacks, but sometimes these things work in your favour," said the Dorset-based trainer.
"We were delighted with him at Aintree and he seems in very good form.
"He's only had one run since February, so he's going there a fresh horse.
"It's a Grade One and they're never easy, but we're looking forward to it."
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