Long Run could tackle the £100,000 Kempton Park Chase at the Sunbury track on February 22 as a step towards a crack at the Crabbie’s Grand National.

Paul Nicholls has already collected the William Hill King George VI Chase more times than any trainer in history and he believes Silviniaco Conti and Al Ferof hold equally good chances of providing his eighth winner at Kempton on Thursday.

The JNwine.com Champion Chase at Down Royal next month is the likely next port of call for First Lieutenant after he was beaten on his seasonal reappearance at Punchestown last week.

Owner Robert Waley-Cohen has revealed Long Run will be given an entry in the Grand National next year.

Auroras Encore could bid to emulate the legendary Red Rum by attempting to complete a rare National double in the same season.

Bobs Worth provided Nicky Henderson with a second Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup in three years under Barry Geraghty.

Three races in France are among the possible options for Solwhit following his victory at Naas on Saturday.

Jezki, unbeaten over hurdles and favourite for the William Hill Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, is, reportedly, to be bought by JP McManus.

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Nicky Henderson has reasons to believe Long Run can go one better than 12 months ago and make a winning return in the Betfair Chase at Haydock today.

Trainer Paul Nicholls has been “astounded” by the achievements of Kauto Star this season as the legend of the turf prepares to run in an incredible sixth Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Racegoers at Wincanton on Friday will get the chance to judge for themselves how well Kauto Star is recuperating from his schooling fall.

Racegoers at Wincanton on Friday will get the chance to judge for themselves how well Kauto Star is recuperating from his schooling fall.

Long Run got back to winning ways in the Betfair Denman Chase at Newbury – but he was pushed all of the way by stable companion Burton Port.

Lexus Chase winner Synchronised has been allotted top weight of 11st 10lb for this year’s John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree.

Last season’s John Smith’s Grand National runner-up Oscar Time has been ruled out for the season with a leg injury.

KAUTO STAR’S trainer Paul Nicholls has cast doubt upon the notion Long Run will emerge a much-improved horse when the pair clash yet again in the William Hill King George VI Chase.

Kauto Star’s trainer Paul Nicholls has cast doubt upon the notion Long Run will emerge a much-improved horse when the pair clash yet again in the William Hill King George VI Chase.

NICKY HENDERSON has vowed to have Long Run primed to defend his crown in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on Stephen’s Day.

PAUL NICHOLLS and Clive Smith are weighing up their options for the King George VI Chase at Kempton after both Kauto Star and Master Minded staked their claims for the Stephen’s Day highlight with victories on Saturday.

HURRICANE FLY has officially been recognised as the best 2m hurdler since Istabraq with a rating just 3lb short of that given to the three-times Champion Hurdle winner at his peak.

Last year’s winner Don’t Push It heads a maximum field of 40 runners in the John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree on Saturday.

Long Run will sidestep a possible run at Aintree next week and head off on his summer break.

NICKY Henderson fully intends to run Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Long Run at Aintree next week – provided ground conditions are in his favour.

Nicky Henderson fully intends to run Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Long Run at Aintree next week - provided ground conditions are in his favour.

VOY Por Ustedes is on course to bid for a third success in the John Smith’s Melling Chase on Friday week following his fine comeback effort at Cheltenham.

Totesport Gold Cup winner Long Run received a warm welcome at his home in Berkshire on Saturday morning.

HAVING seen one former champion in Master Minded trail home a well-beaten eighth this week, Clive Smith is relying on his old favourite Kauto Star to propel him back into the limelight in the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Having seen one former champion in Master Minded trail home a well-beaten eighth this week, Clive Smith is relying on his old favourite Kauto Star to propel him back into the limelight in the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup.

As an entrepreneur who runs a thriving dental healthcare business, amateur jockey Sam Waley-Cohen is well-placed to advise weighing room colleagues lacking a full set of teeth.

NICKY HENDERSON has nominated Hurricane Fly as the biggest threat to Binocular in his defence of the Stan James Champion Hurdle.

Long Run spoiled the party as he scuppered Kauto Star's bid for a record fifth triumph in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton.

DESSIE HUGHES stole the show at Thurles yesterday, completing a 70/1 treble with Rick, Western Charmer and Quiet Thought.

Nicky Henderson cannot split Punchestowns and Long Run as his pair get set for battle in the RSA Chase at Cheltenham tomorrow.

Conditions at Cheltenham are reported to be perfect ahead of the four-day Festival that starts on Tuesday.

WESTLIN’ Winds is on course for a crack at the JCB Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham on Friday week.

NICKY HENDERSON already believes Punchestowns and Long Run are the best two chasers he has ever trained.

Owner Robert Waley-Cohen has confirmed the RSA Chase is the intended target for Long Run following his impressive display at Warwick on Saturday.

Binocular lost his unbeaten record at the Cheltenham Festival, but lessons were learned and he regained winning ways in impressive fashion in the John Smith’s 250th Anniversary 4-Y-O Novices Hurdle at Aintree.

The British Horseracing Authority confirmed several changes to the start of this year’s John Smith’s Grand National.

Gary Moore is hoping to be triple-handed when he goes in search of another major handicap hurdle prize at Ascot on Saturday.

East Tycoon received a warm welcome from the Stratford crowd after collecting his fourth course victory in the totesport.com Handicap Chase on Sunday.