My Tent Or Yours was not required to break sweat to win a jumpers’ bumper at Kempton yesterday in what Nicky Henderson described as a “perfect” experience ahead of his challenge for the Stan James Champion Hurdle.

Four rides at Ascot today, two at Thurles tomorrow and no Big Buck’s sums up my weekend rather neatly, I think.

Conditions at Ascot are certain to be testing for the two-day fixture culminating in Saturday’s card featuring the Long Walk Hurdle and The Ladbroke.

Confidence is building ahead of Ranjaan’s bid for JCB Triumph Hurdle glory after his form received a timely boost at Fontwell on Sunday.

TWO of the most exciting talents of last year’s hurdling division combined for a thriller over fences at Newbury as Bobs Worth passed Cue Card by a short-head in the Fuller’s London Pride Novices’ Chase.