MULLINGAR breeder Peter Downes has assembled a top class panel of experts for next Wednesday's Cheltenham Aintree preview meeting in the Greville Arms Hotel, Mullingar. They will discuss prospects for the forthcoming festival meetings under the chairmanship of RTE's Colm Murray.

The panel is made up of jockeys Tom Treacy (who will partner Danoli in the Gold Cup), Shane Broderick (Dorans Pride), English based Brendan Powell (Dublin Flyer) and Conor O'Dwyer (Imperial Call).

The jockeys are joined by trainers Arthur Moore, Jim Dreaper and Willie Mullins, and bookmaker Stewart Kenny. Chief Executive of the Irish Horseracing Authority, Noel Ryan, completes the line up. The £5 entrance fee includes a free draw.