Catalpa tells the incredible true tale of the vessel that sailed to Australia in 1875 to break six Fenians out of jail, writes Richard Fitzpatrick.

Travel problems proved fortuitous for Omix D'Or as the grey was rerouted from Fontwell to Hereford 24 hours later and emerged victorious in the Matthew Clark Novices' Handicap Chase today.

Owners, trainers and racegoers are digesting the news that the National Hunt code's most prestigious meeting, Cheltenham, had been postponed.