Hebridean to bypass Triumph

Saturday's Adonis Hurdle winner Hebridean will not line up in the Triumph Hurdle after connections decided to bypass the Cheltenham Festival.

Paul Nicholls' four-year-old was a useful performer on the level for Aidan O'Brien but had been turned over on his first two starts over hurdles.

He got back on the winning trail at Kempton but Aintree, not Cheltenham, will be his next port of call.

Nicholls said: "He's come out of the race absolutely fine but we've decided to miss Cheltenham and go to Aintree with him.

"I spoke to Adrian (Nolan, owner) about it this morning and Ruby (Walsh) is very keen to go to Aintree.

"There is Punchestown after Aintree as well but the flatter track at Aintree will suit him."