With his nemesis Kauto Star enjoying a much-deserved rest, the stage was clear for Exotic Dancer to shine in the glorious spring sunshine at Aintree and that he did with a virtuoso display in the Betfair Bowl Chase.

Celestial Gold is set to reappear in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.

Celestial Gold is unlikely to run again this season after his fine win in the Betfair Bowl Chase at Aintree.

Beef Or Salmon heads nine entries for the Grade Two Betfair Bowl Chase on the opening day of the John Smith’s Grand National meeting at Aintree tomorrow.

IRIS’S GIFT returns to the scene of his biggest success over hurdles when he continues his chasing career at Cheltenham today.