Alaivan among 29 Triumph acceptors

Published: 13 March 2010

Edward O'Grady's Alaivan heads 29 possibles for Friday's JCB Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

Formerly a classy racer on the level for John Oxx, Alaivan has won two of his three starts over hurdles. His only defeat came at the hands of Gordon Elliott's Carlito Brigante, who is set to take him on again.

Paul Nicholls is due to run the unbeaten Advisor, while Nicky Henderson's exciting prospect Soldatino is set to line up for the Seven Barrows team.