Lavery keeps Mannon mount in Bumper

Trainer Brian Hamilton has confirmed amateur rider Declan Lavery will maintain his partnership with Weatherbys Champion Bumper favourite Moscow Mannon.

Lavery, who also rides work for champion trainer Willie Mullins, has guided Moscow Mannon to each of his three victories this season.

Connections could easily have gone for a bigger name at the Cheltenham Festival, but they are keeping faith with the young rider.