Trainer Philip Hobbs had Cheltenham next March very much on his mind after impressive performances from the Paul Flynn-ridden duo One Knight and Supreme Prince at Chepstow.

Ireland has produced some brilliant and some highly-popular National Hunt horses down the years, with Arkle and Dawn Run perhaps the two who fit most readily into both categories.

Jockey Charlie Swan paid tribute to three times Smurfit Champion Hurdle winner Istabraq after he was officially retired today.