Course specialist Self Defense is reported to be in good form ahead of his bid for back-to-back victories in the Agfa UK Hurdle at Sandown on Saturday.

Philip Hobbs will give Rooster Booster an alternative engagement in the Agfa Hurdle at Sandown next weekend.

Sandown are not planning to lay on extra security tomorrow despite the threat of disruption by Manchester United fans angered at the involvement of owners John Magnier and JP McManus in financial in-fighting at Old Trafford.