Fitz Primed For Trabolgan Assignment

Supporters of Hennessy Gold Cup favourite Trabolgan received a timely boost when Mick Fitzgerald made a successful return to the saddle at Warwick.

The experienced rider has been out of action for four months after breaking a bone in his neck at Market Rasen in July.

Fitzgerald got the workout he was hoping for when his sole mount, No Full, showed up well for a long way before fading to come home last of four finishers behind Voy Por Ustedes.

'It was great to be back and I got quite a good run for my money which was important,' said Fitzgerald.

'I schooled Trabolgan on Tuesday, he worked superbly well and is in great form.

'It would be great to win the Hennessy and especially for Nicky, Trevor Hemmings and everyone at Seven Barrows.

'Obviously it will be a grand achievement for me too after spending so long out with injury.'

Trabolgan has been trimmed to 7-2 from 4s by William Hill for the Newbury showpiece on Saturday.

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