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.

Tingle Creek day always has a sentimental tinge to it and two-mile heroes Cenkos, Flagship Uberalles and Moscow Flyer evoked fond memories when parading before a big crowd at Sandown Park this afternoon.

BARRY GERAGHTY hailed Moscow Flyer the best horse he has ridden after the reigning Queen Mother Champion Chaser confirmed his status as the best two-mile chaser in the business with a breathtaking victory over heir apparent Azertyuiop, exciting prospect Le Roi Miguel and three-time winner Flagship Uberalles in the £100,000 William Hill Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown on Saturday.

Former two-mile champion Flagship Uberalles regained the winning thread in a dramatic renewal of the BMW Chase at Punchestown today.