Hors La Loi back in January

2002 Champion Hurdle winner Hors La Loi III will be given a break by trainer Paul Nicholls before returning to the track in January after his successful comeback at Taunton.

Having been off the course for 978 days, the 10-year-old put in some magnificent leaps to secure a two-and-a-half-length success on his first crack over fences.

"He suffered a slight over-reach in the race, but that will settle down in a few days and he won't run again until some time in January," said Nicholls.