'He's the ideal sort for the Triumph because he's hardy and jumps well'

Paul Nicholls, trainer of Quel Destin and Pic D'Orhy
Quel Destin has kept on improving and could run at Exeter on February 10 after his break. He's had to make his own running but a tougher, faster race might suit him. He's the ideal sort for the Triumph because he's hardy and jumps well. We also plan to run Pic D'Orhy who is very interesting and will go straight to the Triumph. He joined us last month and was twice runner-up to Beaumec De Houelle in France.

Nicky Henderson, trainer of Adjali, Laskadine and Fusil Raffles
Ajdali will probably go, he was a bit disappointing the other day and is better than that. Laskadine is a possible. Fusil Raffles hasn't run yet but is due to run very shortly and is a possible.

Alan King, trainer of Giving Glances, Fret D'Estruval and others
I wouldn't think my entries will run in the race. It looks like the Irish entries are head and shoulders above this season.