Hughes hunting Chandler spoils

Dessie Hughes is keeping his fingers crossed that Saturday’s Ascot card beats the weather, with Schindlers Hunt set to take his chance in the Victor Chandler Chase.

The eight-year-old showed some high-class form in his novice season over fences, winning twice at the highest level including when running out an impressive winner of the Baileys Arkle Perpetual Challenge Cup at Leopardstown.