Detroit City is reported to be in top form following his workmanlike victory in the Agfa UK Hurdle at Sandown.

Nick Gifford’s Straw Bear will take on Champion Hurdle favourite Detroit City in the Agfa UK Hurdle at Sandown on Saturday.

Two further entries were revealed for Saturday’s Agfa UK Hurdle at Sandown after the race was reopened.

MARK PITMAN believes the abandonment of last Saturday’s Victor Chandler Chase could be a blessing in disguise for Dempsey.