Henry de Bromhead is hoping the decision to sidestep the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup with Monalee will pay dividends when he bids for glory in the Cheltenham Gold Cup in March.

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Monalee could head for the Growise Champion Novice Chase at the Punchestown Festival next month after his fine run at Cheltenham.

Monalee put in a sparkling display of jumping to win the Flogas Novice Chase at Leopardstown.