Unaccompanied heads Triumph challenge

Dermot Weld's Unaccompanied heads the six Irish-trained entries after 28 were left in the JCB Triumph Hurdle following the latest forfeit stage.

Sailors Warn, Plan A, Tillahow, Mister Carter and Walter De La Mare are the other Irish entries, while the Pat Flynn-trained Louisville Lip was among those taken out.

Ante-post favourite Grandouet spearheads a strong team for Nicky Henderson, with the Seven Barrows handler also represented by A Media Luz and Molotof.

Paul Nicholls has left in Zarkandar, Sam Winner and Brampour, while Third Intention, Marsh Warbler and Houblon Des Obeaux are other interesting contenders.