Paul Nicholls’ Pic D'Orhy made the most of a golden opportunity in the Grade 2 Nirvana Spa 1965 Chase at Ascot after the odds-on favourite Shishkin refused to race.

Nicky Henderson has expressed that Shishkin is ‘almost certain’ to go to the 1965 Chase at Ascot on Saturday, instead of the Grade 1 Betfair Chase at Haydock.

Thyme Hill has passed away after suffering a fatal injury on the gallops at home.

Whilst some may remember 2023 as the year of marmalade sandwiches, a French ace and Frankie’s not-so-farewell tour, the members of Middleham Park Racing will reminisce fondly on the globetrotting antics of their home-grown hero Brave Emperor.

Rubaud booked his ticket to face Champion Hurdle winner Constitution Hill at Kempton next month after his fine front-running display in the Grade 2 Elite Hurdle at Wincanton.

Anthony Honeyball explained that running Blackjack Magic in the 62nd Badger Beer Handicap Chase was just an ‘afterthought’, but connections were suitably rewarded as the progressive eight-year-old kept on dourly to land the staying prize.

Gary Moore’s Editeur Du Gite will commence the new campaign in the Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter on Friday, carrying top weight against five rivals.

Gary Moore’s Clarence House winner Editeur Du Gite will take on five rivals including the Paul Nicholls-trained Solo in Friday’s feature Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter.

Harry Cobden is relishing the chance to record back-to-back Elite Hurdle victories as Rubaud bids to remain unbeaten for the season at Wincanton this Saturday.

Joe Tizzard will be hoping The Big Breakaway can gain him a breakthrough success in the 62nd Badger Beer Handicap Chase at Wincanton on Saturday, as he features among the sixteen entries that have been received for the £70,000 prize.

Robert Havlin galvanised Orne to an all-the-way success in the re-arranged Betfred Horris Hill Stakes at Newmarket on Saturday.

Jumps fans should be treated to a thrilling race between King George VI Chase winner Bravemansgame and Lucinda Russell’s Ahoy Senor in Saturday’s Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby.

Protektorat will be aiming to defend his Betfair Chase crown against fourteen potential rivals in the first Grade 1 of the season at Haydock Park on 25 November.

Eight have entered Saturday’s Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby including last year’s winner Bravemansgame.