I head to Newbury today for what, I suppose, can be best described as three less than inspiring rides.

Last-fence falls saw Cusp and Pop handed victory at the expense of Come Out Firing and Lamanver Homerun in successive races on a dramatic afternoon at Hereford.

Robert and Sally Alner’s string continues to go great guns this season and the Dorset couple provided their first winner for a new and high-profile owner at Taunton.