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Tue 06 Jun 2007Mullins fancies a 'Triumph' in FranceWillie Mullins will have two chances to secure a third success in the French Champion Hurdle this weekend but the top Irish trainer believes his best chance of success will come in France's equivalent of the Triumph Hurdle.Both J'y Vole and Financial Reward are expected to be among the favourites for the 250,000 Prix Alain Du Breil, a race won two years ago by the Eric McNamara-trained Strangely Brown.