MONTE CINTO is now the 9-2 favourite for Saturday’s Ladbroke Handicap Hurdle after the five-day entries were revealed yesterday.

CHAMPION Hurdle hero Rooster Booster has been installed 11-2 favourite with the sponsors for the Tote Gold Trophy at Newbury next month following the publication of the weights yesterday.

Venetia Williams’ Thesis earned top marks when the 33-1 chance stayed on best in the mud to take the Ladbroke Hurdle at Ascot today.