Russell: Triumph could go Carlito's way

by Oli Skehan , 18 March 2010

Davy Russell thinks Friday's JCB Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham might just be up Carlito Brigante's street.


Gordon Elliott's inmate has been nothing if not impressive in his last three races, one of which saw him easily account for Edward O'Grady's Alaivan, his main market rival, by 11 lengths in a Grade Two at Leopardstown at Christmas.

Russell will be looking to make it a double for Gigginstown horses after Weapon's Amnesty took the RSA Chase in fantastic style on Wednesday.

"He would break your heart riding him in work and he shocked us all when winning at Leopardstown," the Youghal native said.

"Despite his homework he has kept winning. Whether he is a Triumph Hurdle horse I don't know, but it might just be his style.

"I won't be worrying about anything else if my horse jumps and travels."

For his part, O'Grady remarked: "Sadly the form book does not lie and Carlito Brigante beat us solidly. The one thing did I did learn that day is that my horse can jump quickly.

"I think Carlito Brigante should be favourite, but I hope that we can reverse the placings."

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