Connections of Vroum Vroum Mag are hopeful she can take a step up in trip in her stride when making her eagerly-awaited first start in Britain in the OLBG.com Mares’ Hurdle at Ascot.

A run in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on St Stephen’s Day appears the most likely of two options for Coneygree should the Gold Cup winner appear over the Christmas period.

Long-term cancer sufferer Jacqueline Corris appeared in court yesterday charged with possessing and cultivating cannabis plants which she says she uses for pain relief.