Tom Segal says all is not lost for home team against an awesome Irish challenge

Doctor Parnassus
Triumph Hurdle
1pt win at 16-1 with Hills or Betfred (NRNB)

After Pied Piper's runaway success at Cheltenham and Vauban's impressive performance at Leopardstown on Saturday, I thought the prospect of a British-trained winner of the JCB Triumph Hurdle was negligible.

The chances are still pretty slim but after watching Doctor Parnassus hacking up at Taunton on Tuesday I do think there is more than a glimmer of hope for the home team.

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Published on 8 February 2022inHorse racing tips

Last updated 17:57, 8 February 2022

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