Charles Byrnes has ruled out bringing Solwhit back in the spring and is looking forward to next season with his champion staying hurdler.

Ashkazar bounced back from a disappointing seasonal reappearance to win the Bathwick Tyres Kingwell Hurdle at Wincanton.

A fascinating rematch between Kauto Star and Monet’s Garden is the undoubted highlight of what should prove an informative week of action.