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Alaivan among 29 Triumph acceptors
13/03/2010 - 13:31:02
Edward O’Grady’s Alaivan heads up 29 possibles for Friday’s JCB Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.
Formerly a classy racer on the level for John Oxx, Alaivan has won two of his three starts over hurdles.
His only defeat came at the hands of Gordon Elliott’s Carlito Brigante, who is set to take him on again.
Paul Nicholls’ is due to run the unbeaten Advisor, while Nicky Henderson’s exciting prospect Soldatino is set to line-up for the Seven Barrows team.
Willie Mullins’ Secant Star and Charles Byrnes’ Pittoni add strength in depth to the Irish challenge, a race they traditionally struggle in.
Tom George’s Olofi and Charlie Egerton’s Westlin’ Winds are others holding claims.
Interestingly Nick Williams has left in Me Voici, despite regularly stating he has reservations about running him in the juvenile championship.
Those still engaged that could also run Fred Winter include David Pipe’s Notus De La Tour, Brian Ellison’s Bothy and Alan King’s Gilded Age.
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