Tests on hundreds of horses have unearthed no new cases of equine flu, according to the British Horseracing Authority.

Connections will play a waiting game with Native River but accept that he might not get a prep run before Cheltenham.

Newbury racecourse say they have 'necessary contingencies' in place for abandonments after racing was suspended due to equine flu.

The British Horseracing Authority hopes their quick response will stop equine flu from shutting British racing down for months.

All horse racing meetings in Britain have been called off until at least Wednesday, February 13 following an outbreak of equine flu.

All racing in Britain on Thursday has been cancelled due to three confirmed cases of equine influenza.

Australian trainer Darren Weir has been banned for four years after electric shock devices were found at his stables.

Trainer Paul Nicholls has confirmed Topofthegame will head straight to Cheltenham next month for the RSA Insurance Novices' Chase.

Jamie Snowden has refused to rule out taking Fact Of The Matter to the Randox Health Grand National in April.

Trainer Pat Fahy is considering taking Castlegrace Paddy to Gowran Park for the Red Mills Chase later this month.