Venetia Williams is to give Kelrev an unorthodox preparation for what she hopes will be a bountiful spell for her French import by running him in the Tote betXpress Showcase Handicap Hurdle at Plumpton on Monday.

Lei Roi Miguel features among a high-class field of seven declared for the Servo Computer Services’ Ascot Chase on Saturday and trainer Paul Nicholls hopeful of a big run over a trip that should be to his liking.

Foly Pleasant is an intended runner in the Ladbroke Trophy Chase at Cheltenham on January 26, trainer Henrietta Knight has revealed.

Henry Daly today confirmed that Behrajan , currently second favourite for the Thomas Pink Gold Cup, would almost certainly run at Haydock instead.