Zarkandar further enhanced his Champion Hurdle prospects with an amazing victory in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury.

Synchronised will miss Sunday’s Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown after failing to satisfy connections in the run-up to the Grade One.

THAT was mission accomplished at Cheltenham yesterday for Steps To Freedom and I was delighted. He took the journey no problem, travelled well during the race, jumped super and did the job on his first experience of a unique track even though the ground was softer than you’d think.

Dermot Weld’s Unaccompanied advertised her Triumph Hurdle claims with a stylish performance in the tote Jackpot Races 3 to 6 Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown.

TOM COOPER is fancied to land a double with Son Amix and Lucky William at Naas this afternoon.