Old favourite Tikram has returned to a chasing career with Gary Moore after a change of heart from part-owner Rodger Sargent.

Like-A-Butterfly has come good after a chequered season and the tough mare recorded her second big-race success in less than a fortnight with a convincing victory in the John Smith’s Mildmay Novices’ Chase at Aintree today.

Sports Cafe has pressed on with plans to expand the brand despite calling time on one of only three sites currently trading.