Nicky Henderson endured another frustrating morning yesterday but after finally getting to gallop Simonsig, he described the grey’s work as “simply fantastic”.

Punters were left shocked when Hurricane Fly finished third in the Champion Hurdle behind Rock On Ruby and Overturn.

Nicky Henderson’s season has always revolved around Cheltenham, but this year’s Festival could arguably be as important as any during his long and distinguished career.

Philip Hobbs believes the stronger guaranteed pace in the Racing Post Arkle at the Cheltenham Festival will be of great benefit to Menorah.

Donald McCain could look to the Jewson Novices’ Chase at the Cheltenham Festival for Peddlers Cross should his stable star not take his chance in his preferred target, the Racing Post Arkle.

This has traditionally been the time of year when Binocular causes Nicky Henderson a major problem, but the trainer believes his troublesome gelding could just be in the shape to redeem himself in the Stan James Champion Hurdle.