Televisions should be removed from children’s bedrooms, an expert leading an EU-funded project on childhood obesity has urged.

Knowhere put himself on target for a crack at the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup by claiming the scalps of Exotic Dancer and Voy Por Ustedes in a spectacular renewal of the intercasino.co.uk Old Roan Chase at Aintree.

Graham Wylie saw his colours carried to victory for the 33rd time this season as Kealshore Boy gained his first jumping success in the Parklands Golf Club Novices' Hurdle at Newcastle.