Racing: Tiutchev’s absence paves way for Tresor to take Ritz

Ascot’s Ritz Club Chase lost much of its gloss when Tiutchev was a shock withdrawal this morning but champion duo Martin Pipe and Tony McCoy were certainly not complaining as Tresor De Mai took the honours.

Nicky Henderson’s star was a strong fancy to repeat last year’s success in the Grade One contest but he was unable to take part due to a bout of colic, something he suffered badly from last summer.