Pablo du Charmil's record first time out now reads four from four after a bloodless victory in the paddypower.com Handicap Chase at Cheltenham.

Knowhere put himself on target for a crack at the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup by claiming the scalps of Exotic Dancer and Voy Por Ustedes in a spectacular renewal of the intercasino.co.uk Old Roan Chase at Aintree.

Sir Monty routed a decent-looking field to spring a 66-1 shock in the Weatherbys Bank Maiden Hurdle at Aintree today.

Nigel Twiston-Davies’ golden autumn gained further momentum when he sent out Platin Grounds, Ardaghey and Tramantano to land a 183-1 treble at Cheltenham.

Tony McCoy believes Lingo “has to improve a lot” if he is to make a Smurfit Champion Hurdle horse.