Iroko out to prove Festival comeback king

The six-year-old has returned to full training quicker than anticipated after suffering an injury that look set to rule him out of Cheltenham

FESTIVAL VICTOR: Iroko returns to the winners enclosure after winning the Martin Pipe at last year's Cheltenham Festival.  Picture: David Davies/PA

Iroko has connections excited as he prepares to complete his comeback from injury in the Turners Novices' Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

The six-year-old gave upwardly mobile training duo Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero a landmark first Festival success when claiming the Martin Pipe 12 months ago.