Morris: War Of Attrition ready for battle

MOUSE MORRIS could not be more pleased with War Of Attrition ahead of his bid for back-to-back victories in the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup.

The eight-year-old led home an Irish one-two-three in the blue riband event 12 months ago and Morris is hoping he is in the same sort of form this year.

However, due the quagmire-like conditions in Ireland this season, War Of Attrition has lost his last three starts, although connections believe better ground at Cheltenham will see him in a much more favourable light.