Nicky Richards has taken the easier option of the Edward Hanmer Memorial Graduation Chase at Haydock for Turpin Green and his decision can pay dividends.

Neil Mulholland made a dream return to action after a seven-month spell on the sidelines with victory aboard Storymaker at Carlisle.

Alan King's D'Argent heads 25 entries for the totesport Classic Chase at Warwick on Saturday.

There were emotional scenes at Haydock after Sue Smith’s Sharp Belline gamely took the honours in the Pontin’s-sponsored The Last Fling Chase.