Leading John Smith’s Grand National contender Ballabriggs had to settle for second in the totesport.com Premier Chase at Kelso as Skippers Brig spoiled the party.

One-time Derby aspirant Washington Irving takes the next step along the road to forging a new career for himself in the totepool Premier Kelso Hurdle.

With the main Cheltenham trials consigned to the history books, racing takes breath before embarking on the roller-coaster ride that is the Festival build-up.