‘Livewire’ Dunguib thrilling Fenton

DUNGUIB is “absolutely bouncing” ahead of his date with destiny in the Spinal Research Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham in a fortnight’s time.

Philip Fenton has categorically ruled out an attempt on the Champion Hurdle this year and issued a warning to his rivals that he believes Dunguib was below his best when winning the Deloitte Novice Hurdle on the bridle.

Fenton also moved to quash any theory that Dunguib’s sloppy jumping on his last start might have been caused by sore shins.