Tidal Bay confirmed he will be a major contender for top honours this season with a virtually faultless performance in the Colin Parker Memorial Intermediate Chase at Carlisle today.

South Central outclassed his rivals when making a successful racecourse debut in the Racing UK Median Auction Maiden Stakes at Carlisle.

Neil Mulholland made a dream return to action after a seven-month spell on the sidelines with victory aboard Storymaker at Carlisle.

Rayshan is set for a crack at the Borders National at Kelso on December 9 after giving Rose Davidson a famous scalp at Carlisle.

Canavan, carrying the colours made famous on the Flat by such stars as Halmahera and Amadeus Wolf, gave owner John Duddy more cause for celebration with victory in the Camerons Brewery Maiden Chase at Sedgefield.

Alan Berry received a welcome boost when Geordie Dancer halted a long losing streak for the Cockerham trainer at Carlisle on Monday.

County Durham trainer Howard Johnson faces a dilemma after his magnificent front-runner Grey Abbey thrilled the crowds at Aintree yesterday on his way to winning the Betfair Bowl.

Howard Johnson has had two Grand National-style fences built as he prepares his big-race possibles for a tilt at Aintree.