Carlito’s way ahead for Russell triumph

DAVY RUSSELL will not be worrying about any of his rivals as he gets the leg up on Carlito Brigante in today’s JCB Triumph Hurdle.

No great shakes on the level, Carlito Brigante has taken to hurdling brilliantly well and has won his last three races in impressive fashion .

Bought by Gordon Elliott on the advice of his good friend and jockey Jason Maguire after winning at Musselburgh in November, he now runs in the famous colours of Michael O’Leary’s Gigginstown Stud.