Dansimar hit the back of the net on her first start over timber with victory in the Betfredbingo Maiden Hurdle at Wincanton.

McKelvey is likely to have two prep races over hurdles ahead of his bid to go one place better in the John Smith’s Grand National.

Dempsey landed his fourth victory at Sandown as he made all the running to take the Grade Two Betfred Celebration Chase today.