Barry Geraghty has opted to ride Spirit Son instead of his Nicky Henderson-trained stablemate Sprinter Sacre in Tuesday's Supreme Novices' Hurdle, the opening race of the Cheltenham Festival.
A best-price 6/1 (William Hill) shot for the Supreme, Spirit Son is unbeaten in three starts over hurdles, while Sprinter Sacre - available at best price 10/1 (also with William Hill) - will be partnered by champion jockey Tony McCoy.
"I spoke to AP [McCoy] before Barry made his call and he was happy for Barry to make the choice because whatever he decided not to ride can hardly be deemed as a discard," said.
Gibb River, best-price 20/1 (William Hill) for the Supreme, completes Henderson's team for the race and will be ridden by Andrew Tinkler.
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