LORD OF THE HILL maintained the fine run of form of local trainer Heather Dalton’s horses when winning for the second time in four days.

Children’s favourites the Mr Men are being revived with the creation of six new characters, it was revealed today.

Martin Pipe will leave his Ladbroke Hurdle running plans as late as possible.

TIKRAM, 25-1 for the Ladbroke Hurdle with the sponsors on Monday, is now as low as 12-1 in two places after the flow of support for Gary Moore’s hurdler continued yesterday.

Martin Pipe will leave his Ladbroke Hurdle running plans as late as possible, the champion trainer said today.

PHILIP HOBBS’ two possible contenders for the Smurfit Champion Hurdle - Rooster Booster and In Contrast - are set to clash at Cheltenham on Sunday.

Champion jockey Tony McCoy enjoyed another successful day at Kempton riding a double, highlighted by a brave victory on Zafarabad in the feature Skybet.com Gold Cup Chase.