JJ SLEVIN will miss the HUGE ride on defending champion Fastorslow in the John Durkan Chase because of a gutting foot injury.
The Irish-based Martin Brassil has drafted in amateur rider Derek O’Connor as the lucky replacement for the Grade One.
O’Connor is more than trusted to take the reinsThe TimesDespite not being a professional, O’Connor is a veteran amateur champion and has been described as “a master” over fences.
He’s also more than proven himself when taking on the professionals too.