Nigel Twiston-Davies reports Imperial Commander on course to return to action in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on November 24 following his recent workout at Chepstow.

David Pipe has yet to make a final decision on where stable star Grands Crus will start off his season.

Imperial Commander remains on course to make his return from injury in the Betfair Chase at Haydock after delighting connections since returning to work last month.

Imperial Commander is set for an imminent return to training with Nigel Twiston-Davies ahead of a likely tilt at the Betfair Chase at Haydock in November.

IMPERIAL Commander has been ruled out for the season after suffering a tendon injury.

Imperial Commander has been ruled out for the season after suffering a tendon injury.

Paddy Brennan will no longer ride as stable jockey to trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies.

A 1-2 for England in yesterday’s rescheduled Lexus Chase at Leopardstown, What A Friend beating Money Trix, confirmed what most of us thought anyway that there is little or no chance of an Irish success in the 2010 Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Notre Pere demonstrated his admirable stamina - not to mention a real touch of class - in powering to victory in the Punchestown Guinness Gold Cup today.