Richard Hughes was in sparkling form at Lingfield as he chalked up a 125-1 treble on Piping Dream, Majestic Manner and Whaleweigh Station to assume favouritism with some firms in the jockeys’ title race.

Jim Crowley will not be in action on Saturday after being kicked by a horse in the parade ring at Sandown on Thursday.

A home-grown film, though not one that pushes the boundaries of the local industry to new and innovative lengths.