Racing: Knight upbeat about Best Mate

HENRIETTA KNIGHT yesterday delivered an upbeat bulletin on Best Mate, who bypasses the Pertemps King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on St Stephen’s Day in favour of a tilt at the Ericsson Chase at Leopardstown on Sunday.

"He is as well as ever this morning," she said.

"It has been a difficult few days deciding where to go but ultimately it will always come down to what is best for the horse and I hope we have got it right.