'A race we've had in mind for a long time' - Henderson on Scottish Triumph hope

Nicky Henderson has won the Triumph Hurdle more times than anyone else so it is no surprise he is the man to beat in the Scottish version (1.32) too.

Seven times a winner of the four-year-olds' championship at Cheltenham, he has taken this contest twice from just four runners in the past decade.

Which says plenty today for the chance of the trainer's Impulsive One, even before you add in the fair form he showed in winning at Plumpton and Huntingdon in the autumn and his close third in Grade 2 company at Doncaster last time out.

"This is a race we've had in mind for a long time," Henderson said. "He's a decent horse and we've gone up there for the ground."

Inca Prince is out to emulate Fiveandtwenty last season by winning this under Brian Hughes after scoring over course and distance on New Year’s Day.

That success made it two from two since he joined Ruth Jefferson, who said: "He's enjoyed England since he came over, he's done nothing wrong and deserves to take his chance.

"It's a tougher race on paper but he's won over course and distance – he's quite an enthusiastic soul and that track and trip suit him.”

Sonning will be just a third Musselburgh runner for Alan King, who has had a second and a fourth in this race in recent years.

"He has the ability to figure in a race like this," the trainer said. “I just hope he gives himself a chance by relaxing – he pulled way too hard at Wincanton last time."

Since Day one bids to maintain unbeaten run in Supreme trial

Hughes also teams up with a horse on a winning run in the Scottish Supreme Novices' Hurdle (2.05) as Since Day One is unbeaten in three outings over hurdles, all at Newcastle.

He is rated 4lb lower by the Racing Post – but 3lb higher by the BHA – than fellow three-time winner Restandbethankful, who reverts to novice company after landing a handicap at Huntingdon in December.

Trainer Olly Murphy said: "He got back on track last time at Huntingdon and the form has worked out well.

"The less rain that falls the better his chance. He's a nice horse who's going to be competitive in some good races in the future."

Restandbethankful: 'He got back on track last time at Huntingdon and the form has worked out well'Credit: Edward Whitaker

Keighley hopes long trip pays off in Champion Chase

Gloucestershire-based Martin Keighley sends his first runners on the 340-mile trip up to Musselburgh in two decades as a trainer.

He hopes the front-running Sarasota Star can get back to winning ways in the Scottish Champion Chase (3.15) after second places at Hereford and Taunton.

"He's been in great form this season and he's bumped into two nice horses the last twice," Keighley said. "He loves to bowl along in front and I hope he'll take a bit of pegging back."

Read a selection of Sunday previews . . .

3.00 Leopardstown: 'It's exciting and nerve-racking' – history awaits Honeysuckle in Irish Champion Hurdle

1.20 Leopardstown: just how good is Galopin Des Champs? Potential superstar set for tough test

1.50 Leopardstown: Paul Townend puts faith in 'electric' Chacun Pour Soi to shine in Dublin Chase

Big-race analysis: why the dominant Chacun Pour Soi will be hard to beat on home soil (Members' Club)

2.40 Musselburgh: 'He has a live chance' – which trainer is looking forward to the better ground?

3.35 Leopardstown: Sir Gerhard in pole position Mullins' strong Supreme hand