MOONLIT Path finished sixth in the TurfTV Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle on February 19 at Huntingdon, after which she tested positive for tranexamic acid, an anti-bleeding drug, which contravened BHA Rule 200.

Leading National Hunt trainer Nicky Henderson branded as “harsh” the British Horseracing Authority’s decision to stop him from making entries for three months.

Halla San looks booked for success in Saturday’s main event, the Sunderlands Imperial Cup.