Celestial Gold, unraced since last year’s totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup, enjoyed a racecourse spin at Exeter this morning.

TIMMY MURPHY will miss major rides over the Christmas period after picking up a seven-day ban at Plumpton yesterday.

TAKE a chance on Colonel Braxton turning over hot-pot Beef Or Salmon in tomorrow’s fascinating Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at Leopardstown.