Big Buck’s made the perfect return for owner Andy Stewart and trainer Paul Nicholls when outclassing his rivals in the sportingbet.com Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury.

FRANCOIS Doumen admits he would not swap Kasbah Bliss for any other horse as the French handler goes in search of his third success in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at Cheltenham today.

Massini’s Maguire could next be seen in action in the Nigel Clark Feltham Novices’ Chase over Christmas.

Racing Demon will face only three rivals as he bids for back-to-back wins in the totesport.com Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon on Saturday.

PABLO Du Charmil took full advantage of a weakened William Hill Gold Cup Chase at Exeter with a thrilling front-running performance yesterday.

TWIST Magic will miss his intended seasonal bow in today’s William Hill Gold Cup at Exeter as Paul Nicholls is reluctant to risk the smart chaser under top weight on fast ground.

PHILIP Hobbs is hoping lightning can strike twice as he sends out Fair Along in Saturday’s totesport.com Cesarewitch at Newmarket.

LEGENDARY gambler Harry Findlay landed a massive touch when Denman produced a sensational display to overpower his rivals in the Royal and SunAlliance Chase at Cheltenham yesterday, writes Pat Keane.

COMING to this theatre of racing dreams with favoured horses is always something of a double-edged sword and Philip Hobbs yesterday slipped and fell on the sharp edge of that particular weapon when hot-pots Fair Along and Detroit City failed to live up to expectations.

My Way De Solzen (7-2) turned the tables on Fair Along in no uncertain terms by winning the Irish Independent Arkle Trophy in fantastic style.

Philip Hobbs has admitted to being “amazed” at how well Fair Along has taken to fences ahead of his bid for Irish Independent Arkle Trophy glory.

PHILIP HOBBS has taken no chances with the health of Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle favourite Detroit City, who is stabled separately from the rest of his yard, despite sparkling in his last big workout yesterday morning.

Philip Hobbs appears increasingly keen on attempting an unprecedented Cheltenham Festival double with Fair Along.

Kauto Star proved connections right by repeating last year’s win in the William Hill – Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown.

Detroit City and Fair Along gave trainer Philip Hobbs a one-two in the JCB Triumph Hurdle on the fourth and final day of the Cheltenham Festival.

Hakim belied his advancing years with a personal best performance to win the totepool Grand Sefton Handicap Chase at Aintree.