Conor among Triumph 21

Our Conor heads 21 runners still engaged at the latest confirmation stage for Friday's JCB Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

The Dessie Hughes-trained market leader is unbeaten in three hurdles starts, including an impressive Grade 1 victory at Leopardstown last month.

Willie Mullins is doubly represented with Diakali, who chased home Our Conor last time, and Blood Cotil, who was back in fourth then.

John Quinn could saddle two runners in his attempt to record back-to-back victories in the race.

Quinn enjoyed one of the biggest successes when Countrywide Flame defeated better fancied horses to lift the juvenile crown 12 months ago and he will be hoping for more of the same next week with Hidden Justice and Kashmir Peak still in contention.

Leading contenders Far West and Rolling Star stand their ground while Paul Nicholls and Nicky Henderson both have other strings to their bows.

Gassin Golf could take his chance having gone close on his hurdling bow at Newbury last month while Ruacana retains the option of going for a second Grade One success of the season.