Comfort Zone edges Scriptwriter in informative Triumph trial

The winner was cut to 10-1 from 14-1 by Betfair for the Triumph Hurdle at the Festival
Comfort Zone edges Scriptwriter in informative Triumph trial

IN THE ZONE: Comfort Zone, centre, clears a hurdle before going on to win the JCB Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle during Festival Trials Day. Picture: David Davies/PA 

Comfort Zone further highlighted Ireland's dominance in the juvenile hurdle division when landing a telling blow in the JCB Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle.

Joseph O'Brien's youngster made a successful raid to British shores when taking the Finale Juvenile Hurdle over Christmas and added a second successive Grade Two prize when downing the Milton Harris-trained Scriptwriter — who headed into the Cheltenham feature as one of the home team's best Triumph Hurdle hopes.

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