Cheltenham beckons for Glasker Mill

HENRIETTA Knight added another string to her Cheltenham Festival bow as Glasker Mill set himself up for the Royal & SunAlliance Chase with victory in the Crown Racing First For Service Beginners’ Chase at Fontwell yesterday.

The premier race for novice stayers has long been the aim for the seven-year-old, who will join stablemates Racing Demon and Ringaroses among others at Prestbury Park in March.

After being injured at owner Trevor Hemmings’ home during the summer, the son of Old Vic was having his first start for 293 days but fitness never became an issue as he raced to a three-and-a-half-length win.