The featured Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup brings down the curtain on a remarkable week of racing and such is the momentum behind the Willie Mullins team, it’ll be no surprise if the meeting’s leading trainer lands his maiden success in this race with any of his three charges, writes Tommy Lyons.

A thrilling renewal of the Betfair Chase at Haydock tomorrow looks in store after eight runners were declared yesterday.

Barry Geraghty will make a decision on his William Hill King George VI Chase mount “sooner rather than later” according to trainer Nicky Henderson.

Tony McCoy will ride Burton Port in the Grade 1 Betfred Bowl at Aintree tomorrow, with Barry Geraghty sticking with Ryanair Chase winner Riverside Theatre.

Noble Prince is pleasing trainer Paul Nolan ahead of Cheltenham’s Ryanair Chase following a successful breathing operation.

Somersby (9-2) finally gained the big victory his consistent efforts deserved when wearing down Finian's Rainbow in the 25th Anniversary of the Victor Chandler Chase at Ascot this afternoon.

The old guard of Kauto Star, Denman and Imperial Commander feature among 14 declarations for this year’s totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup.

RYANAIR CHASE hero Albertas Run was given a typically power-packed ride by Tony McCoy to land the John Smith’s Melling Chase at Aintree yesterday.

COLM Murphy is keeping his fingers crossed Zaarito can bounce back to form in the Naas Directors Plate Novice Chase at Naas on Sunday.

Notre Pere demonstrated his admirable stamina - not to mention a real touch of class - in powering to victory in the Punchestown Guinness Gold Cup today.

DESSIE Hughes believes a drop in distance should not inconvenience Vic Venturi in the Leopardstown Handicap Chase at the Dublin track on Sunday.

The Listener will face five rivals in tomorrow’s James Nicholson Wine Merchant Champion Chase at Down Royal – providing the ground is no quicker than good.