Willie Mullins-trained Nichols Canyon is set to travel to America later this month for the Calvin Houghland Iroquois Hurdle.
The seven-year-old has shown up well over recent outings with a victory in the Stayers? Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, before finishing home second to Unowhatimeanharry in the Punchestown Stayers? Hurdle.
Mullins took Shaneshill and Nichols Canyon to the Nashville venue last year where they finished second and third respectively behind winner Rawnaq.
The Irish trainer is hoping for a better result at this year?s event, which takes place on May 13, with Ruby Walsh likely be given the ride.
Mullins said: “The intention is for Nichols Canyon to go for the Iroquois.
“He seems fine after his run at Punchestown on Thursday and plans are fairly advanced for taking him out to America – we'll just give him a quiet few days at home. I imagine Ruby (Walsh) would ride.
“It was a good experience last year and they had a lot of water on the track, so we are happy enough to travel back again.
“The prize money is good but we are in line for the bonus, so it would make the trip even better if we could win that!”
