Ruby Walsh has come in for the plum ride on Zarkandar in Saturday’s Betfair Hurdle after a change to the Newbury card which allows the rider to defer a suspension that originally ruled him out of action this weekend.

GREATWOOD Hurdle runner-up Olofi bids to go one place better in a competitive totescoop6 Levy Board Handicap Hurdle at Newbury today.

DONALD McCain is looking forward to giving Desert Cry his chance in a race as challenging as the Ladbroke at Ascot today.

CHARLES BYRNES believes this weekend’s StanJames.com International at Cheltenham is a realistic target for his intended runner Pittoni.

RUBY WALSH feels Kauto Star could be the value bet as he goes for a fourth victory in a fascinating Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

Alan King’s Kumbeshwar is to embark upon a novice chasing career.

DENIS O’REGAN performed miracles on Australia Day to the relief of favourite backers at Huntingdon yesterday.

Well-backed Kazzene got Tony McCoy off to a perfect start at Kempton by landing a fascinating William Hill Juvenile Hurdle.