Papeete won at the first time of asking over obstacles in the Jumping Here Again On 22nd Mares’ Only Novices’ Hurdle at Lingfield.

John Dunlop's lightly-raced young stayer Picacho can defy top weight at Bath tomorrow.

A change of stables looks to have done the trick for Ibal, who at Leicester on Tuesday recorded his first success for two years.

Simon Sherwood came out of the shadows thanks to a 79-1 double at Leicester today – his first winners for 199 days.

Progressive novice Ibal looks set to tackle his biggest test to date at Punchestown on Thursday, ground permitting.