Popular Cheltenham Festival winner Peace And Co will aim to
make it two out of two over fences in Southwell’s Vertu Vw Mansfield Novices'
Chase (2:20).
Nicky Henderson’s six-year-old justified favouritism in the 2015
Triumph Hurdle, to land the Grade One prize by a neck ahead of stable companion
Top Notch.
Plauged by injury, he has only had four starts over hurdles since
his Cheltenham win where he failed to fire in the Champion Hurdle, Scottish
Champion Hurdle and Swinton.
His chasing debut was very straightforward, as his neat
jumping earnt him an eight length success at Hexham, and he’s fancied to follow
up in this similar novice contest.
“We’re happy with him, and we were happy with how he ran
over fences,” said the champion trainer.
“He jumped pretty well round there so everything’s been
great. It wasn’t the hardest of races but neither is this one to be honest, we
know what he is capable of.
“He’s been schooling pretty well since. Everything’s been
good and all the signs are positive.
“We’re looking forward to taking him there, and hopefully
seeing him jump well.”
Barry Geraghty rode Peace And Co to Triumph victory, but Daryl Jacob takes the ride this afternoon.
His principal target for the 2018 Cheltenham Festival will
be the Arkle, which trainer Nicky
Henderson won with the brilliant Altior this
year.
But Peace And Co’s biggest danger of three rivals this
afternoon, is Dan Skelton’s Azzuri, who makes his chasing debut.
The five-year-old was last seen struggling on the flat, but
finished third in Aintree’s Juvenile Hurdle last season.
Kevin Frost’s Chieftain's Choice and Michael Chapman’s The
Society Man complete the field.
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