A move to Paul Nicholls from Robert Alner’s and a breathing operation have seemingly transformed Trust Fund, who bossed his rivals from the front in the Weatherbys Bank Silver Buck Handicap Chase at Wincanton.

Sylvester Kirk is hoping he can “kick-start” his season after recording a welcome winner at Bath.

Malcolm Saunders is planning a trip to Ireland or York with stable star Indian Maiden after the locally-trained mare recorded the fifth Listed-race success of her career at Bath yesterday.

See More Business awaits Joe Tizzard at Chepstow tomorrow after the rider landed a stylish double at Wincanton yesterday.