EBAZIYAN got the Irish off to a flying start in the Anglo Irish Bank Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham yesterday, but the grey’s success was met by an almost deathly silence as he crossed the line, giving rider, Davy Condon, a first Festival winner.

Moon Over Miami is set to return from a break in the Anglo Irish Bank Novices’ Hurdle at Kempton on Saturday.

Nous Voila revelled in the testing conditions when making all the running to land an impressive victory in the Anglo Irish Bank Novices’ Hurdle at Haydock Park.

French Accordion looks set to bypass a crack at the Greatwood Hurdle at Cheltenham in favour of an alternative engagement at the Paddy Power meeting.