INTERSKY FALCON was made the joint-favourite for the Smurfit Champion Hurdle in one book after taking the Pertemps Christmas Hurdle at Kempton yesterday.

LEADING trainer Willie Mullins is hoping for an extra Christmas present - albeit a day late – this year when he attempts to bring off an amazing treble in the Grade One races at Kempton Park on St Stephen’s Day.

RUBY WALSH will partner Florida Pearl in the King George at Kempton on St Stephen’s Day.

It was a case of “mission accomplished” at Folkestone today as two of Paul Nicholls’ most promising performers landed convincing victories.