Phoenix Of Dreams hasn't been on the course since the middle of October after he underwent a minor wind operation to improve his breathing.

The procedure was successful and he came out of it absolutely fine. He has been on the mend for the last month or so now with steady walks and canters as we build towards a return.

He took the next steps in his recovery process earlier this week as we took him out on the gallops to do a piece of work over six furlongs, which he went through well and he now looks happier in himself after getting out of his box doing what he loves the most.

If things go to plan, we will be targeting a 0-70 race over six furlongs at Southwell on December 19th for his return to the racecourse, which gives us a month to get him back to full fitness at home as we work backwards from that date with his schedule.

Sean Quinn, Coral Racing Club Trainer