ASTRACAD looks a cracking each-way bet in the Jenny Mould Memorial Chase at Cheltenham this afternoon.

Crack Away Jack is moving ever nearer to a return to action following a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

ACTOR Jimmy Nesbitt has admitted to feeling the pre-race nerves ahead of Riverside Theatre’s run in today’s Irish Independent Arkle Trophy.

NOEL Meade is hoping first-time blinkers have the desired effect on Sigma Lifestyle in today’s Toals Bookmakers Ulster Grand National.

Henrietta Knight has confirmed Somersby as an intended runner in the Henry VIII Novices’ Chase at Sandown on Saturday week.

Crack Away Jack is set to take his chance in the Henry VIII Novices’ Chase at Sandown next month.

Philip Hobbs has admitted to being “amazed” at how well Fair Along has taken to fences ahead of his bid for Irish Independent Arkle Trophy glory.

AMARETTO ROSE’S main obstacle ahead of the Anglo Irish Bank Supreme Novices’ Hurdle could be her lack of match practice, according to handler Nicky Henderson.

Mark Rimell’s Crossbow Creek will attempt to get his fledgling chasing career back on track in the David Braybrook Memorial HBLB Novices’ Chase at Huntingdon tomorrow.

Irish Independent Arkle Trophy favourite Racing Demon has been ruled out of his engagements this week after bursting an abscess on a tooth.

Henrietta Knight’s Racing Demon continues his preparation for the Irish Independent Arkle Trophy when facing 10 rivals in the Concha Y Toro Wines Novices’ Chase at Ludlow tomorrow.

INGLIS DREVER is a red-hot favourite to add to his big-race haul in Saturday’s totesport Long Walk Hurdle at Windsor.