It has proved somewhat of a mixed week for trainer Nicky Henderson with some success and a few near misses , but PEACE AND CO ( Cheltenham , 1.30 ) has looked a class act since joining the Lambourn maestro and is taken to land the JCB Triumph Hurdle . Henderson , who had his first winner of the Festival when Call The Cops won the Pertemps Network Hurdle , has a strong hand in the opener with Top Notch and the classy Hargam providing terrific back-up artillery for his main gun . They should both run huge races , with the latter especially dangerous given the way he travels and jumps . However , Peace And Co looked to have an extra gear in reserve on his British debut at Doncaster and I have rarely seen a juvenile hurdle with such enthusiasm and precision . Peace and Co looks a solid bet to land the JCB Triumph Hurdle . Nicky Henderson also has Top Notch and the classy Hargam running in the opener . Everything went wrong for the son of Falco on trials day as a small field and sluggish pace led to him pulling hard and over-racing early on , but he still possessed the quality to score readily and the likelihood of a stronger gallop is sure to suit today . The Willie Mullins trio of Dicosimo , Kalkir and Petite Parisienne all look to have viable credentials with preference for the latter , who was a smooth winner of the Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown , one of the chief trials for his race . LE MERCUREY ( Cheltenham , 4.40 ) is another French import who arrived on these shores with a big reputation and , although he has been a slower burner than most , he could be ready to strike . Paul Nicholls has been highly competitive in the week ’ s hurdle events and his five-year-old shaped with plenty of promise in an Ascot handicap on his latest start when staying on nicely late on behind Baradari . Some will think he has plenty of weight , but his handler looks to have found a race where exciting conditional Sean Bowen can be utilised fully , and Nicholls won this event two years ago with Salubrious before Caid Du Berlais was third last year . Paul Nicholls stands alongside Sir Alex Ferguson and the trainer can look for more success . Le Mercurey is pictured at Nicholls ' Manor Farm Stables in Ditcheat . The progressive Roi Des Francs , winner of a Grade Three Hurdle at Clonmel last time , looks dangerously well treated and rates as the chief danger , while course winner Barizan could be overpriced , given his stable switch and change of headgear . Alan King pulled a rabbit from the hat with AP McCoy ’ s 16-1 mount Uxizandre in the Ryanair Chase and GRUMETI ( Cheltenham , nap , 5.15 ) looks a sporting bet to land the finale . Like Uxizandre , King reaches for the first-time headgear for his seven-year-old , who was progressing nicely over fences until he stepped up in trip for a Sandown Grade One last time and found it all too much . His previous efforts , including behind Vibrato Valtat in a Warwick novice chase , read pretty well and he won with plenty in hand at Plumpton on his penultimate start , a victory which qualifies the selection for a bonus if he can complete the double today . Ned Buntline is sure to have plenty of supporters behind his rider and he should again run well given he was only beaten a length in the race last year , while it would be no surprise to see a resurgent Next Sensation , fourth 12 months ago , also acquit himself well .
Peace and Co ( Cheltenham , 1.30 ) has looked a class act since joining the Marcus Townend 's maestro and is taken to land the JCB Triumph Hurdle . Henderson has a strong hand in the opener with Top Notch and the classy Hargam providing terrific back-up artillery for his main gun . Le Mercurey ( Cheltenham , 4.40 ) is another French import who arrived on these shores with a big reputation and he could be ready to strike . Grumeti ( Cheltenham , nap , 5.15 ) looks a sporting bet to land the finale . Read Peter Scudamore and Lambourn tips here . CLICK HERE to follow the Cheltenham Festival 2015 Gold Cup action live !