Lodge Lane ran below expectations at Cheltenham but he was back on song in the EBF/D M Hall Future Champions “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle at Perth.

Lemonette can make amends for an unlucky run last time out by claiming tomorrow’s Play Backgammon At willhill.com Handicap at Lingfield.

David Nicholls limbered up for his assault on the totesport Ayr Gold Cup by winning the consolation race for the fourth time in the last eight years when Machinist burst clear to score in style at the Scottish track.

Balwearie continued the revival of Linda Perratt’s fortunes with a narrow victory in the Seasons Holidays Handicap at Ayr this afternoon.

High Curragh confirmed the promise he had shown on his debut with a game victory in the opening race at Ayr this afternoon.