Fergal O’Brien hopes a return to Cheltenham sparks Perfect Candidate back to his best form in today’s Unicoin Group Handicap Chase.

Jonjo O’Neill is optimistic Upswing can handle the testing conditions and play a leading role in the Coral Welsh Grand National at Chepstow today.

Chepstow clerk of the course Keith Ottesen is “more than hopeful” the Coral Welsh Grand National meeting will go ahead at the second attempt on Saturday.