Trainer Richard Lee praised jockey Micheal Nolan’s forward thinking after he guided top-weight Scales to victory in the Higos Insurance Services Bridgwater Handicap Hurdle at Taunton yesterday.

NAVAN: 2.30 Mad Brian; 3.35 Realt Mor; 4.45 Wise Oscar

LAST year’s winner Hello Bud (above) is one of 26 entries for the Betfred Becher Chase at Aintree on Saturday.

KAUTO Star completed his final jumping exercise in great style yesterday ahead of his bid for a record fifth successive victory in the rearranged William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on Saturday.