No rider chases apparent lost causes with quite the steely determination of Tony McCoy and the champion jockey was at it again with his ride on Money Order at Newbury.

Brave Villa proved the highlight in a 43-1 treble for rising star Tom O’Brien when putting in an immaculate jumping display in the Weatherbys Insurance Novices’ Handicap Chase at Chepstow.

Bang And Blame is rapidly becoming a Sedgefield specialist after he recorded his third course and distance success in the Ramside Event Catering Handicap Chase.

Former champion hurdler Rooster Booster will try for a second win in the totesport Bula Hurdle at Cheltenham on Saturday.