Defi Du Seuil star attraction in Triumph Hurdle possibles

Ante-post favourite Defi Du Seuil is one of 55 entries for the JCB Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.The Philip Hobbs-trained juvenile is unbeaten in five starts over jumps, with three of those victories coming in Triumph Hurdle trials at Prestbury Park.Defi Du Seuil is just one of seven JP McManus-owned contenders, with Nicky Henderson's Charlie Parcs, John Quinn's Project Bluebook and Joseph O'Brien's pair of Landofhopeandglory and Housesofparliament also part of a formidable hand.Alan King has more engaged than any other trainer and his six are Coeur De Lion, Cosmeapolitan, Dino Velvet, Fidux, Lexington Law and Master Blueyes.Willie Mullins, who has not won the Triumph since Scolardy provided him with his one and only success in 2002, has four possible runners including Grade Two scorer Bapaume and impressive Leopardstown scorer Meri Devie . There are a total of 21 possible runners from Ireland, while Dica De Thaix is the only French-trained contender.