Penzance pipped Faasel in a thrilling finish to the JCB Triumph Hurdle on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival this afternoon.

Former England captain Alan Shearer is to visit a specialist on Friday as he steps up his bid to return to Premiership action.

Former England skipper Alan Shearer today followed in the footsteps of such luminaries as Nelson Mandela and Bob Geldof when he was granted the freedom of Newcastle.