Imperial Commander stole the show at Newcastle with an impressive victory that sets the scene for a likely trip to the Cheltenham Festival.

Classy Flat performer Percussionist appears to have found his niche in the winter game after leaving a disappointing hurdling campaign behind with an impressive first run over fences in the bet365 Beginners' Chase at Wetherby.

Graham Lee rescued his weekend with a 6-1 treble at Musselburgh courtesy of Some Touch, Masafi – both trained by Howard Johnson for Graham Wylie – and Snowy.