Neil Mulholland made a dream return to action after a seven-month spell on the sidelines with victory aboard Storymaker at Carlisle.

Canavan, carrying the colours made famous on the Flat by such stars as Halmahera and Amadeus Wolf, gave owner John Duddy more cause for celebration with victory in the Camerons Brewery Maiden Chase at Sedgefield.

County Durham trainer Howard Johnson faces a dilemma after his magnificent front-runner Grey Abbey thrilled the crowds at Aintree yesterday on his way to winning the Betfair Bowl.