Howard Johnson was left to ponder plans for Inglis Drever after his stable star made the long journey to Windsor for the totesport Long Walk Hurdle only for the meeting to be cancelled.

Compton Bolter ended his long wait for Group success with victory in the Dubai Duty Free Arc Trial at Newbury.

Two of the major British Classic trials have gone the way of the Irish already this season and another promising Irish colt looks set to be on display at Sandown on Friday.

HIGH-RISE, winner of the 1998 Derby, has returned to the country of his birth to continue his stud career at Paddy Byrne’s Park House Stud in Tullow, Carlow.