'Ireland will have a field day at Cheltenham' - Nicky Richards joins the panel
Joseph O'Brien, Jason Maguire, Maddy Playle and Barry Orr also give their views
Do you think the demands of the Triumph Hurdle will suit Tritonic?
Jason Maguire, former jockey Yes. He has loads of experience on the Flat that will stand him in good stead in the Triumph. He also jumps very well, stays and showed a serious turn of foot on Saturday. It’s great for leading owner Max McNeill, who makes no secret of his love for juvenile hurdlers.
Joseph O'Brien, trainer Tritonic was very impressive on Saturday. He travelled well throughout the race but he was particularly impressive at the back of the last – the turn of foot he showed was very impressive. He goes to the Triumph Hurdle as a major contender.
Barry Orr, Betfair Given the way he ran at Ascot I thought he might get caught out at Kempton, but he saw off Casa Loupi much more emphatically this time round. He looks to have translated all of his Flat class to hurdling and the testing Cheltenham finish should really play to his strengths.
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