Baby Mix to have run before Triumph Hurdle

TOM GEORGE is planning to give Baby Mix another run before the Cheltenham Festival after his leading JCB Triumph Hurdle hope disappointed on Saturday.

The French import had been disputing favouritism for the Triumph Hurdle after making a highly impressive British debut last month but he was pushed out to a high of 20-1 after trailing in last of the six who contested Saturday's Triumph Hurdle Trial.

The trainer told his website: "Baby Mix disappointed in the juvenile hurdle.  He has been checked over by the vet this morning and everything appears to be normal. It is highly likely we will give him a run between now and the festival."

George experienced better fortune with Module on Saturday, who won his first British start by three and three-quarter lengths and although no plans have been made for him yet, stablemate Sivola De Sivola who finished fourth behind him has a festival target in place.

The trainer added: "The highlight was Module providing owner Simon Clarke with his first ever Cheltenham winner in the class 2 handicap hurdle. No future plans have been made for him at this stage. 

"Sivola De Sivola also ran well in this race, finishing a staying-on fourth.  His target will be the Pertemps Final at the festival back over his preferred trip of three miles."