Bobs poised for weekend workout

Bobs Worth is likely to have a racecourse gallop at Newbury on Sunday as Nicky Henderson puts the finishing touches to his preparation ahead of the defence of his Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup crown.

The current champion put a lacklustre first run of the season at Haydock well behind him with a return to his best in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown over Christmas.

Henderson traditionally takes some of his Festival team to Newbury this weekend for a gallop but with the ground likely to be soft, especially after racing there on Friday and Saturday, many of his stable companions will instead head to Kempton on Friday.