Salver to serve Moore his Triumph dish

UNBEATEN juvenile SALVER (1.30) can serve it up to the Irish in Cheltenham’s opening contest on Gold Cup day.

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Gary Moore’s mudlover has racked up four straight victories ahead of the JCB Triumph Hurdle.

One of four British hopes, Motivator’s son will be suited by forecast rain.

His trainer, luckless when Goshen tripped with this at his mercy in 2020, is owner Keith Graves’ first horse.

And with a Grade Two at Chepstow in the bag, Salver is tough enough to play a leading role.

There are only a handful of realistic winners of the BetMGM County Handicap Hurdle despite 22 runners going to post.

KING OF KINGSFIELD (2.10) is an obvious choice, with his Grade One third to Ballyburn and Slade Steel now looking even better.