Captain Chris rewarded the smattering of racegoers at Kempton with a performance of genuine substance in the Bet Multiples - Betdaq 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle.

Gary Moore has the Cheltenham Festival in mind for Love And Glory after he got off the mark over obstacles in the Grout Insurance Brokers Juvenile Novices' Hurdle at Plumpton.

Owner David Johnson was non-committal about Over The Creek’s participation in the Coral Welsh National – despite the authoritative manner of his Hereford success.

Sam Thomas warmed up for the biggest ride of his career on Kauto Star at the weekend with a confidence-boosting success on board the Paul Nicholls-trained Geeveem at Wincanton.

Things are looking brighter for Robert Alner as the Dorset handler makes steady progress in hospital while his string hit the heights on the racecourse.