Trincomalee (GB)

Trincomalee is by the German Derby runner-up Malinas who is a leading jumps stallion with the likes of American, Black Thunder and Medinas flying his flag. Trincomalee shaped promisingly on his bumper debut in October last season before sustaining a minor injury that kept him off until May. Thankfully, the wait was well worth it as he came ‘from the clouds’ to win a competitive looking bumper impressively at Warwick in May. A fine scopey sort, he is an exciting prospect for Novice Hurdles this season.

Lucy Wadham is the leading Newmarket-based National Hunt trainer and has saddled the likes of United (Grade 1 winner) and El Dancer (Grade 2 winner) as well from numerous Graded Stakes winners on the level.