Lenny Lungo is keen for Brooklyn Breeze to tackle three miles for the first time over fences in the Pagebet Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle on Saturday.

Good ground at Newcastle has put Lord Transcend’s eagerly-awaited return to the track in jeopardy.

County Durham bookmakers Reuben Page are to back the Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle on November 26 under their new brand name of Pagebet.