Pipe edges towards another title

Martin Pipe extended his lead over Paul Nicholls in an enthralling penultimate afternoon to the jump trainers’ championship after the two suffered mixed fortunes today.

Following the afternoon’s two jumps meetings, Pipe held a handy lead of £22,327 after starting the day £18,907 ahead. He has a grand total of £2,728,893, with Nicholls on £2,706,566.