Classy Flat performer Percussionist appears to have found his niche in the winter game after leaving a disappointing hurdling campaign behind with an impressive first run over fences in the bet365 Beginners' Chase at Wetherby.

THIERRY DOUMEN is hoping Foreman will show enough at Lingfield today to merit a place at the Cheltenham Festival.

Michael Stoute-trained North Light is a surprise absentee from the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh on Sunday.

A record 33 international contenders have been entered for Sandown’s Coral-Eclipse Stakes at Sandown on July 2.

THE 2004 Vodafone Derby, which will carry increased total prize money of £1,250,000, has attracted a total of 560 entries at the initial yearling entry stage, compared to 537 last year.