A FIRST-FENCE fall at Aintree last Saturday did nothing to harm the confidence of Talbot Lad, who made it three wins for the season at Ludlow yesterday.

LILIUM DE COTTE, fourth in the Triumph Hurdle last term, made an impressive debut for owner JP McManus and trainer Nicky Henderson at Uttoxeter yesterday.

Lilium De Cotte, fourth in the Triumph Hurdle last term, made an impressive debut for trainer Nicky Henderson at Uttoxeter this afternoon.