Sizing John was Moone, Co Kildare trainer Jessica Harrington’s first runner in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, and last week he duly landed the biggest prize of the jumping calendar, writes Joe Finnegan.

Cheltenham this afternoon is an absolute minefield and punters would do well to proceed with extreme caution.

There are solid reasons for believing Dessie Hughes’ Stonemaster capable of landing the nap in the Belvedere House, Garden And Park Handicap Chase at Kilbeggan tonight.

A NATION rose to acclaim Noel Meade at Cheltenham yesterday, after his Nicanor had produced a scintillating performance to beat Denman in the Royal and SunAlliance Novices’ Hurdle, writes Pat Keane.