Ignotus’ last two runs may have resulted in a 40-day ban and a disqualification but he made the right kind of headlines at Kelso.

Alan Swinbank faces more trouble from the British Horseracing Authority after a horse banned under the non-trier’s rule won at Newcastle on Tuesday – when he should still have been serving the suspension.

Alan Swinbank has withdrawn his appeal against a £5,000 fine handed out by the Catterick stewards under the non-triers rule on New Year’s Day.

Alan Swinbank will reflect on events in the Turftv.co.uk Novices’ Hurdle before deciding whether to appeal against a £5,000 fine handed out by the Catterick stewards under the non-triers rule.