I HAVE a great chance aboard Pasco in a valuable two and a half mile handicap chase at Newbury this afternoon.

Cornas stated his case for a big Christmas target when gaining a first success of the season at Exeter.

I THINK it will take an extraordinary display by Denman if he is to defy top weight in the Hennessy at Newbury today.

I’D imagine many of the readers of this paper will think the big race of the weekend is the Cork Grand National tomorrow, so let’s start with that.

Ante-post favourite Tatenen remains in contention at the latest entry stage for the Irish Independent Arkle Challenge Trophy at the Cheltenham Festival.

STRAW BEAR left observers undecided but trainer Nick Gifford most satisfied as he was beaten by Sir Harry Ormesher on his chasing debut at Exeter yesterday.

Paul Nicholls kickstarted an enormous afternoon at Newbury as Pasco (4-1) drew clear in the toteplacepot Novices’ Hurdle.

By all accounts, Rigoberto Alpizar was frantic as he darted off a plane at Miami International Airport, bumping past passengers and yelling that he needed to get off the aircraft.