Pigeon Island, who is retaining his form despite an incredibly arduous campaign, flew right away with the Anglo Irish Bank Dovecote Novices' Hurdle at Kempton.

Oberlin has been knocking on the door this year but his time can finally come in the Enjoy Easter Pontin’s Maiden Stakes at Southwell.

Voy Por Ustedes registered back-to-back victories in the Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton.

A move to Paul Nicholls from Robert Alner’s and a breathing operation have seemingly transformed Trust Fund, who bossed his rivals from the front in the Weatherbys Bank Silver Buck Handicap Chase at Wincanton.