Megastar has been forced to miss tomorrow’s Mitie Kennel Gate Novices’ Hurdle at Ascot due to a dirty scope.

lan King has given an update on a number of performers from his stable who do not have the Cheltenham Festival on the agenda.

Check out our tips from today’s horse races across Ireland and the UK.

Ante-post favourite Tatenen is one of five entries for champion trainer Paul Nicholls in the Irish Independent Arkle Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

Clive Smith is hopeful Free World can return to winning ways in the Montpelier Group Lightning Novices Chase at Ascot on Saturday.

A run in the John Smith’s Grand National seems unlikely for Denman unless something goes wrong in his pursuit of back-to-back Cheltenham Gold Cups.

Last year’s winner Our Vic is among a 48-strong entry for the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham on March 12.