Flying Solo leaps to the head of the Triumph Hurdle Market Andrew Nelis

Solo put in a dominating performance in the Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide Adonis Juvenile Hurdle at Kempton on Saturday.

Paul Nicholls introduced Zarkandar in the Adonis back in 2011 and that horse went onto win the Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, a race Solo is now the 3-1 favourite for with Sky Bet (Non Runner No Bet).

Solo travelled strongly on the front end and ran away from his rivals in the straight for a commanding 13-length success and Nicholls couldn't hide his excitement in the post-race briefing.

He told Racing TV: "We've been really excited at home but until they do it on the track you don't believe it really. He's a very smart horse.

"He's had plenty of time and he's a colt, he's a tank, he's thrived on work and he's like dealing with a different horse than when they are lean and light, we can train him.

"That was magic.

"He's got more scope than Zarkandar I'd say, he's a very good temperament. He's got loads of stamina. The Triumph is the race for him, let's hope he stays sound."

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