Morris happy with Attrition’s progress

MOUSE MORRIS is looking forward to saddling War Of Attrition in today’s James Nicholson Wine Merchant Champion Chase at Down Royal but he admits he will be relieved when the race is over.

Having sent out the seven-year-old to claim a memorable success in the Cheltenham Gold Cup last term, Morris is well aware that the pressure surrounding each of his races this year will be greatly heightened.

However, despite experiencing some inevitable pre-race nerves, War Of Attrition’s trainer has been very happy with the progress made by his charge over the summer.