Jim Old’s training talents were once again on show at Newbury as he brought Counting House back from the brink to land the Racing UK For Your Pub Call 0870 351 8834 Handicap Hurdle.

Today is a day Nicky Henderson will be eager to forget but Bai Zhu salvaged something from the wreckage by claiming a nose victory in the totesport Supports West Berkshire Mencap "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle at Newbury.