Crossbow Creek faces the biggest test of his fledging chasing career when he clashes with leading Arkle Trophy hope Racing Demon at Sandown on Saturday.

Nyrche could make a quick reappearance at Sandown next week as he tries to atone for an unfortunate defeat at Aintree last weekend.

Hakim belied his advancing years with a personal best performance to win the totepool Grand Sefton Handicap Chase at Aintree.

Worcestershire trainer John Spearing and young jockey Paddy Brennan tasted success over the Grand National fences for the first time when they teamed up with Hakim in the totepool Grand Sefton Handicap Chase at Aintree.

Ladalko heads the eight runners declared for the stanjamesuk.com Challow Hurdle at Newbury tomorrow.