Prospect Wells opened his account for the campaign with a solid victory in the totepool National Spirit Hurdle at Fontwell yesterday.

John Oxx’s Akeed Mofeed is one of five new entries for the Investec Derby at Epsom on June 2.

Zarkandar has managed more than his fair share of waiting and Paul Nicholls’ aspiring star has negotiated another week of delays before he finally gets his season underway in tomorrow’s Betfair Hurdle at Newbury.