Moscow could face eight rivals on Sunday

Moscow Flyer will face no more than eight rivals when he bids to add to his career tally of 16 victories over fences at Punchestown…

Moscow Flyer will face no more than eight rivals when he bids to add to his career tally of 16 victories over fences at Punchestown on Sunday.

Unbeaten when putting in a clear round over fences, the Jessica Harrington-trained 11-year-old will take in the Byrne Group plc Tied Cottage Chase en route to another crack at the Queen Mother Champion Chase.

The gelding won both races in 2003, but lost his two-mile championship crown when he unseated Barry Geraghty last year, leaving Azertyuiop to storm to victory.

This weekend's opposition is headed by Arthur Moore's Native Upmanship, who finished fourth to Moscow Flyer last time they met in the Champion Chase at Punchestown in April.

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The 12-year-old was beaten last time out by Central House, who could reoppose, with other interesting potential rivals including Hi Cloy and Glenelly Gale.

Fiery Ring, John James, Say Again and Steel Band complete the entries for the two-mile Grade Three contest.

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