Today is a day Nicky Henderson will be eager to forget but Bai Zhu salvaged something from the wreckage by claiming a nose victory in the totesport Supports West Berkshire Mencap "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle at Newbury.

TONY McCOY lifted the goggles from his eyes and the faintest of smiles played on gaunt and muddied features.

Maraafeq hit the target on his British debut in the Showsec Juvenile Novices’ Hurdle at Market Rasen.