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.

ALBERT HALL holds sway as 6-4 favourite over Motivator with totesport after eight horses were left in the Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster at yesterday’s 48-hour final declaration stage.