Norman Invader sprung a minor surprise when landing odds of 14-1 in the Go And Go Round Tower Stakes at the Curragh.

Multiple Group One-winning Flat jockey Kevin Manning will ride the heavily-backed First Author in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at Cheltenham on Wednesday.

Moscow Flyer is on course to defend his Queen Mother Champion Chase title after pleasing connections in a schooling session after racing at Leopardstown.