Noland was eased in the betting for the Arkle Trophy by Ladbrokes but kept at much the same by most other bookmakers following his victory at Sandown on Friday.

Oberlin has been knocking on the door this year but his time can finally come in the Enjoy Easter Pontin’s Maiden Stakes at Southwell.

Gary Moore admits his Supreme Novices’ Hurdle candidate Numide will have to win the Anglo Irish Bank Dovecote Novices’ Hurdle if he is to make the Festival line up.