Prospects for the Triumph Hurdle should become much clearer this afternoon with key trials taking place on either side of the Irish Sea. Firstly at Fairyhouse, Minsk makes his much awaited hurdling debut, taking on decent sorts. A good performance will see his odds shorten. Five minutes later, the Adonis Hurdle, a key trial with a recent illustrious roll of honour, is run at Kempton Park. Sadler's Risk was very impressive last time but this time stiff opposition is expected to be provided by Paul Nicholls' French import Dildar (well bred flat horse attempting to tread a similar path to Zarkander). However the latter jumped scratchily on his debut and looks as if he will take a bit longer to realise his potential. Alan King has a pretty strong team of 4 year olds and his leading Triumph hope, Grumeti runs in the Dovecote Novice Hurdle. He should also get a good race and if all three prevail, it's all systems go for Prestbury Park.
The big race of the day, the Racing Plus Chase pales into comparison, but reckon Planet of Sound is good enough to beat a moderate field off top weight, particularly as he runs off the same mark as when runner up in the Hennessy.
good luck....
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