There was a turn up in the Blue Square Champion Hurdle Trial when Songe lowered the colours of some classy individuals at Haydock.

Collier Hill capped what has been a glorious second half of the season when leading home a clean sweep for the European raiders in the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Vase at Sha Tin.

FORMER child star Macaulay Culkin pleaded guilty yesterday to misdemeanour charges of possession of medication without a prescription and marijuana and was given a deferred sentence.