Horse Racing: Morrison planning Arch bid

The next week will be crucial for Marble Arch as trainer Hughie Morrison steps up the gelding’s work in a bid to prime his stable star for a tilt at next month’s Smurfit Champion Hurdle.

Marble Arch has done little at home since being pulled up in the Tote Gold Trophy won by last Thursday’s Wincanton runner-up Copeland at Newbury earlier this month.