Sensible placing from trainer Tor Sturgis saw Fulgora land her second consecutive race in the Happy New Year Claiming Hurdle at Taunton this afternoon.

Buxted gave Terry Mills and his team cause to believe they have picked up a real bargain by strolling nine lengths clear on his belated debut at Lingfield today.

Chris Catlin is in a far stronger position than Jamie Spencer in the battle to be all-weather champion jockey and pulled three clear of his rival with a sole success at Lingfield today.

Sunset Boulevard continues to make the most of his second chance with another winning performance at Lingfield.

Outgoing jockey Mick Fitzgerald was in fine form at Fakenham as he booted home a 36-1 four-timer – which included a treble for his boss Nicky Henderson.