Tritonic powers to impressive Adonis victory

Simon Milham
February 27, 2021 2:57 pm

Triumph Hurdle in sight for Alan King four-year-old.

Tritonic cemented his JCB Triumph Hurdle claims with a hugely impressive display in the Close Brothers Adonis Juvenile Hurdle at Kempton.

The four-year-old championship at the Festival had looked at the mercy of Gordon Elliott, who has an embarrassment of riches in the division with the first two in the betting in Zanahiyr and Quilixios, as well as the unbeaten Teahupoo, who won again at Fairyhouse on Saturday.

But Tritonic, more than useful on the Flat for Alan King and placed at Royal Ascot, has clearly taken to his new discipline very well.

The Triumph Hurdle at @CheltenhamRaces could be an absolute cracker
🏇 Zanahiyr🏇 Quilixios🏇 Tritonic🏇 French Assel🏇 Adagio🏇 Duffle Coat🏇 Teahupoo
Tritonic looks the leading British challenger following his Adonis romp at @kemptonparkrace pic.twitter.com/bSaw9G0pVj

— Racing TV (@RacingTV) February 27, 2021

A winner on his debut at Ascot when he only wore down Gary Moore’s Casa Loupi in the closing stages, the pair were first and second again – but this time Tritonic’s superiority was much greater.

Running to the last Tritonic was just a length in front, but by the time the 5-6 favourite crossed the line he had put 10 between them, with Adrian Heskin not being overly vigorous.

Betfair cut the winner to 5-1 from 8s for the Triumph.