BOG Warrior is likely to return to competitive action in the BBA Ireland Limited Opera Hat Novice Chase at Naas on Saturday.

Tony Martin's eight-year-old has form that stands up to the closest scrutiny having beaten subsequent Arkle winner Flemenstar on his chasing debut at Navan before landing the Grade One Drinmore Novice Chase at Fairyhouse.

A heavy fall suffered at Leopardstown over Christmas has slightly held-up his season, but Martin is excited about seeing him return.

"Hopefully we'll get him out on Saturday," said Martin. "He seems very well and I'm pleased with him. He's done a lot of schooling."