Nicky Henderson is now by far and away the most successful trainer in Cheltenham Festival history after an incredible four-timer took him four clear of Fulke Walwyn’s record of 40.

An excellent start to the Cheltenham Festival has fuelled Donald McCain’s confidence ahead of Peddlers Cross’ bid for glory in the Jewson Novices’ Chase.

Son Of Flicka gave Donald McCain and Jason Maguire their second winner of the week with a fine performance in the Coral Cup at Cheltenham.

Donald McCain believes Son Of Flicka could prove to be a name to follow after he opened his account over obstacles in the Ruabon Mountain “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle at Bangor.

Josh Guerriero was forced into a decent impression of a rodeo rider when the saddle slipped on Exmoor Ranger at Newbury, but the gifted amateur still managed to cling on to victory.