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.

Trainer Aidan Howard says he is not in a hurry to decide any plans for Winter Escape after an injury a Leopardstown.

Trainer Jedd O’Keeffe is confident Sam Spinner is ready for a tilt at the Sun Racing Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham in March.

Willie Mullins says he can find 'no apparent reason' for Melon's recent struggles after a poor showing in the Irish Champion Hurdle.

Gordon Elliott says the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival is now a likely target for Apple's Jade.

Le Richebourg recorded a seven-length win at Leopardstown to build the hype around him heading to the Cheltenham Festival.

Connections say the going will be assessed before it is decided whether or not Defi Du Seuil will run at the Cheltenham Festival.