Tony McCoy was seen at his very best on the Howard Johnson-owned and trained Cooldine Lad as the champion jockey paid a visit to mud-splattered Carlisle.

Kasbah Bliss staked a claim on the Ladbrokes World Hurdle as Barry Keniry guided the French raider to a silky-smooth triumph in the RealHolidayReports.com Rendlesham Hurdle.

Hollows Mist responded to all Richard McGrath’s calls to gamely hold Irish raider Drumnavaddy Lough by a neck in the Knauf Insulation “It’s Time To Save Energy” Handicap Chase at Newcastle.

England cricketer Andrew Flintoff may not be enjoying the time of his life in Australia but the horse named in his honour had better luck in the Racegoers Club ‘Best Small Racecourse In The North’ Beginners’ Chase at Wetherby.

ADRIAN McGuinness is bidding for more rich pickings with Victram in the Ladbroke (Handicap Hurdle) at Ascot on Saturday.

Adrian McGuinness is bidding for more rich pickings with Victram in the Ladbroke (Handicap Hurdle) at Ascot on Saturday.

Middleham trainer Pat Haslam sent out another winner in the famous silks of JP McManus when Monsieur won the totescoop6 Handicap Hurdle under an enterprising ride from Barry Keniry at Wetherby.

Sue Smith believes Royal Emperor could be in need of the run if he lines up in the bet365 Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby on Saturday.

Peter Bowen’s halcyon summer jumps campaign scaled dazzling new heights after Yes Sir hacked up in the valuable totesport.com Summer Plate Handicap Chase at Market Rasen.

Alfred The Great proved the class act with a stylish victory over some well-touted rivals in the gg.com Introductory Hurdle at Kelso.

Caesar’s Palace put up an astonishing performance to win the Orangina Handicap Hurdle at Ayr for Kinross trainer Lucinda Russell.

Tony Dobbin stole the show at Ayr with a four-timer courtesy of Rasharrow, Silver Jack, Monet’s Garden and Programme Girl

Aviation overturned some well-touted rivals to spring a 28-1 shock in the opening race on Charlie Hall day at Wetherby.

Barry Keniry hopes to make a quick return to action after suffering whiplash in a fall at Southwell this afternoon.

AMBERLEIGH HOUSE could only finish ninth in the jmc.it Handicap Hurdle at Haydock Park yesterday on his first outing since his memorable Martell Grand National success in April.

A lengthy Jockey Club investigation into the controversial victory of Spandau at Newton Abbot in England on August 12 has concluded that there was no breach of racing’s rules.

Sue and Harvey Smith certainly have an eye for a bargain and they completed a double at Kelso today with Royal Emperor and Cill Churnain, who between them cost less than 6,000gns.

PAUL NICHOLLS was left puzzling over the enigma that is Cenkos after the 7-1 chance had surprised everyone to score on his first run since May at Cheltenham yesterday.