Kim Muir winner Junior could lead David Pipe’s assault on the Bet365 Gold Cup Chase at Sandown on April 23.

Kauto Star features among the 90 entries for the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown on April 23.

Leighton Aspell stepped in for the spare ride aboard Briery Fox and guided the 12-year-old from last to first in the Independent Newspaper Veterans' Handicap Chase at Ascot today.

The Sawyer enjoyed a day’s hunting in his build-up for his next race at Aintree in two weeks’ time.

NICKY Richards has warned punters According To John is unlikely to take his chance in Saturday’s Bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown, unless the Esher track sees some rain.