Donald McCain believes Son Of Flicka could prove to be a name to follow after he opened his account over obstacles in the Ruabon Mountain “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle at Bangor.

AFSOUN can floor the Jonjo O’Neill duo of Black Jack Ketchum and Wichita Lineman in the Steel Plate And Sections Hurdle at Cheltenham today.

Willhewiz has dropped down the handicap in recent times but can exploit his lower mark in the Book Now For Boxing Day Handicap at Kempton tomorrow evening.

Christmas can come early for Charlie Mann followers if Valley Hall has made the expected progress in time for the EBF Mares’ Only “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle qualifier at Ludlow.