Cheltenham chiefs admit the start of yesterday’s JLT Novices’ Chase “looked untidy” —but insist starting procedures had been followed correctly.

Sara Bradstock has confirmed Coneygree will not run again this season as he paraded in front of an adoring crowd at Newbury.

The annual Lambourn Open Day proved one of the most memorable ever today as near record crowds flocked to the training centre and experienced vastly contrasting weather conditions.

Lambourn’s Open Day was hailed a success by the organisers after racing fans turned up in their thousands in the spring sunshine for the annual Good Friday event.

Adrian Maguire made his first public appearance at the Lambourn open day since suffering a serious neck injury three weeks ago.