A good performance from Tazbar at Cheltenham on Saturday could set him up for a crack at the Feltham Novices’ Chase on St Stephen's Day.

Keith Reveley believes Ungaro’s disappointing show in the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown on Saturday was down to an off day.

Tazbar will face 12 rivals when he seeks a four-timer in the Grade One Citroen C5 Sefton Novices’ Hurdle at Aintree on Friday.

Johnny Farrelly savoured his finest hour in the plate when An Accordion showed the way home in the Sky Bet Chase at Doncaster.

Venetia Williams expects Lightning Strike to improve for the step up in trip in tomorrow’s Ballymore Properties Novices’ Hurdle at Sandown.