Dream Alliance stayed on strongly for Tom O’Brien to land the Coral Welsh National at Chepstow for Philip Hobbs.

Notre Pere demonstrated his admirable stamina - not to mention a real touch of class - in powering to victory in the Punchestown Guinness Gold Cup today.

Flintoff is likely to go in search of more National glory following his fine second place in the Midlands version at Uttoxeter.

Last year’s winner Denman is one of 16 horses declared for the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday.

Denman, Kauto Star and Neptune Collonges, the first three home in the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup 12 months ago, all stood their ground at the confirmation stage for this year’s renewal at the Festival on Friday.

Connections of Miko De Beauchene are eyeing the totesport Gold Cup at Cheltenham after his pleasing display at Haydock yesterday.

Recent Haydock winner Coe could return to the Merseyside track for the Blue Square Gold Cup on February 14.

Notre Pere was crowned the first Irish-trained winner of the Coral Welsh National at Chepstow.

Miko De Beauchene could start back on the Coral Welsh National trail at Haydock this weekend.

Miko De Beauchene could start back on the Coral Welsh National trail at Haydock this weekend.

Alan King’s Halcon Genelardais tops 24 horses declared for Saturday’s Coral Scottish Grand National at Ayr.

Lenny Lungo is hoping Wild Cane Ridge can become the first home-trained winner of Saturday’s Coral Scottish Grand National at Ayr for 26 years.

The presence of top weight Halcon Genelardais in Saturday’s Coral Scottish Grand National appears to have frightened off a good proportion of the opposition as 51 horses were removed at the five-day stage.

Halcon Genelardais has been left at the head of the weights for the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown on April 26.

Ruby Walsh is confident three miles will bring out the best in Gungadu as Paul Nicholls’ runner bids to defy the welter burden of 11st 12lb in the Racing Post Chase at Kempton tomorrow.

Andrew Thornton is looking to win his second major prize of the season on Miko De Beauchene in the Red Square Vodka Gold Cup at Haydock tomorrow.

PAT HUGHES is hoping Point Barrow can boost his claims for the John Smith’s Grand National with a good performance in Saturday’s Red Square Vodka Gold Cup at Haydock.

Following a rollercoaster ride of a week in which Gold Cup-bound pair Kauto Star and Denman both did the business, the weekend action took something of a back seat.

VOY Por Ustedes will enjoy a well-deserved break after regaining the winning thread at Kempton over the Christmas period.

Miko De Beauchene’s connections will scour the fixture book to find a race for him at the end of January or the beginning of February.

MIKO DE BEAUCHENE gave his trainer Robert Alner the best possible compensation for a Christmas spent in hospital as he grabbed the Coral Welsh National in the final strides.

Miko De Beauchene got up in the final strides to nail top-weight Halcon Genelardais and claim the Coral Welsh National at Chepstow.

Halcon Genelardais will have to overcome 19 rivals as well as top weight of 11st 12lb when he bids to land back-to-back victories in the Coral Welsh National at Chepstow tomorrow.

Tony McCoy was seen at his brilliant best when driving home Soliya to win the Dermot Ffrench Memorial Juvenile Novices' Hurdle at Newbury.

DUN DOIRE is to enjoy a well-earned break after being taken off his feet in the John Smith’s Grand National on Saturday.

Owner Steve Molloy’s decision to run Heltornic in the totepool Towton Novices’ Chase at Wetherby paid a £17,106 first dividend when the gallant mare dug deep to take the honours under Graham Lee.

Andrew Thornton believes Miko De Beauchene is coming to hand nicely for the totescoop6 Leamington Novices’ Hurdle at Warwick on Saturday.