MOSCOW FLYER took his place among the all-time greats with his victory at the Festival yesterday.

Willie Mullins saddled the winner of the Weatherbys Champion Bumper for the fifth time when Missed That battled home by a neck to evoke memories of the great Florida Pearl at Cheltenham today.

Kieren Fallon has applied for a license which will enable him to ride in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival next week.

Nina Carberry, younger sister of top Irish jockey Paul and daughter of Gold Cup winning rider Tommy, has landed a plum ride at Cheltenham next week.

Buckby Lane could be doubtful for next week’s Cheltenham Festival after returning with sore shins following a disappointing display at Newbury last Saturday.