Philip Hobbs identified Big Easy and Duke Of Lucca as two of his big chances at the Cheltenham Festival next week.

Enthusiastic owner Terry Warner believes he could have his strongest ever team at this year’s Cheltenham Festival.

Ernie Els may be nicknamed the “Big Easy” but the South African was not about to take it easy on himself today as he reflected on his career.

World number three Ernie Els looks set to miss most of the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on a freak knee injury.