The Triumph Hurdle is one of the most fascinating races of the week - and this longshot looks interesting with a top jockey booked

Galopin Des Champs will very likely write his own chapter in Gold Cup history on Friday by winning it for the third time. But just in case we needed reminding, you only have to look at Constitution Hill, State Man, Majborough and Jonbon from earlier this week to appreciate that things are never totally predictable in jump racing.

For me it won’t be a major betting event, but given the shape of the race with an odds-on favourite there is plenty of value in the place part of any each-way wager. Banbridge will be the choice of many, and they may be right, but suspicions over his stamina limitations make him unappealing. Instead, horses like Inothewayurthinkin and Corbetts Cross, proven stayers, might offer better value. 

The Triumph Hurdle is one of the most fascinating races of the week, potentially dominated, for a change, by two British contenders.