Hobbs: Detroit can motor home

TRAINER Philip Hobbs is expecting a big run from Detroit City in the JCB Triumph Hurdle on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival this afternoon.

The four-year-old grey sports the colours of Terry Warner, made famous by the late Champion Hurdler Rooster Booster, and has won two of his three starts since switching from the Flat.

Detroit City is vying for favouritism with the Willie Mullins-trained Mister Hight and the pair were two of 17 declared for the opening contest on the Gold Cup card. Hobbs, who is also represented by Fair Along, said: “Detroit City has improved from race to race since Terry Warner sent him here in the summer.