John Spearing is mulling over the limited options for Simon following his seasonal reappearance at Cheltenham on Saturday.

KAUTO STAR looks more likely to contest the Aon Chase than the two-mile totepool Game Spirit Chase at Newbury on the same day.

Mighty Man, third is last season’s World Hurdle, is poised to take his chance in the BGC Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot on Saturday.

Connections of Charlie Hall winner Our Vic have suggested Cheltenham’s Letheby And Christopher Chase could be the next port of call for the talented eight-year-old.

CORNISH Rebel has been the subject of some significant support ahead of Saturday’s Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at Newbury.

Tony Dobbin believes he has the best chance of Grand National glory this year since he won the race with Steve Brookshaw’s Lord Gyllene in 1997.

Joly Bey could warm up for a second crack at the John Smith’s Grand National with a run at the Cheltenham Festival.

ONE KNIGHT can defy a lengthy absence and return to action on a high by landing the Coral Welsh National at Chepstow today.

Richard Johnson faces a race against time to be fit to partner ante-post favourite One Knight in the Coral Welsh National after a heavy fall at Sandown.

TRUCKERS TAVERN heads a four-strong Sue Smith team who are amongst 30 entries for the skybet.com Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase at Wetherby on Boxing Day.

Truckers Tavern heads a four-strong Sue Smith team who are amongst 30 entries for the skybet.com Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase at Wetherby on Boxing Day.

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.

Wiltshire trainer Alan King has warned punters not to rush to back Kandjar d’Allier for the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup after the gelding’s pleasing comeback effort behind Our Vic at Cheltenham.

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

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One Knight remains on course for the totesport Gold Cup despite being forced to miss the Coral Welsh National.

Noel Meade is considering sending The Bunny Boiler over from his Co Meath base for the totesport Classic Chase at Warwick on Saturday week.

TIMMY MURPHY will have his appeal against a seven-day ban heard at the Jockey Club this morning as he tries to overturn the suspension which would rule him out of a number of a high-profile rides over the Christmas period.

ANTE-POST favourite One Knight heads a field of 24 left in at yesterday’s confirmation stage for the Coral Welsh National at Chepstow next Tuesday.

Ante-post favourite Celestial Gold hardened at the top of the betting following today’s final declaration stage for the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup.

Nigel Twiston-Davies has the Martell Cognac Grand National in his sights once more after 2002 Aintree hero Bindaree battled his way to a thrilling triumph over Sir Rembrandt in the Coral Welsh National at rain-soaked Chepstow yesterday.

Leading Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup fancy Keen Leader looks set to be an absentee from the big race next Saturday.

Nicky Henderson is agonising over whether to run star chasers Bacchanal and Marlborough in the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at Newbury on Saturday.