Triumph Hurdle Tip: Ex Patriot

Defi Du Seuil is the warm favourite for the Triumph Hurdle, as you would expect with a British racecourse record that reads 11111. However, that attractive run of victories perhaps over plays his chances. Dig a little deeper and his wins have been impressive but not outstanding.

The Irish picture is slightly muddied because Mega Fortune, Dinaria Des Obeaux and Ex Patriot have taken it in turns to beat each other but the latter has been running some good speed ratings without much luck.

Ex Patriot lost his Fairyhouse win in the Stewards’ Room but still came out the moral victor, especially giving Dinaria Des Obeaux 7lbs.
Rated in the mid-80s on the flat for Ger Lyons he is the type to improve for better spring ground. He has a turn of foot and is underrated at 25/1. Back him with Sky Bet and get best odds guaranteed plus money back as a free bet (£20 max) if he loses)