Laura Morgan could bypass Aintree and run Notlongtillmay at Ayr next month after his gallant runner-up effort to Stage Star in the Turners’ Novices’ Chase at Cheltenham last week.

Coole Cody struck in Grade Two company for the first time when landing the Chanelle Pharma 1965 Chase at Ascot.

Coole Cody is none the worse for wear after his latest run at Cheltenham ended prematurely on Saturday and is set to make a quick reappearance at Ascot this weekend.

The drying ground played to the strengths of Killer Clown who swooped late to collar top-weight Pistol Whipped under Adam Wedge in the featured Virgin Bet Handicap Chase at Kempton Park – earning himself a possible tilt at Aintree’s Topham Trophy.

Laura Morgan is riding high after her stellar stable form continued with a treble at Musselburgh on Sunday.