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

Jessica Harrington hopes Supasundae can overcome Apple's Jade in the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle on Saturday.

Nicky Richards says Cheltenham remains an option for Simply Ned although he may swerve the Festival with his star top two-mile chaser.

Cyrname and Politologue are both set to be pitched into the Betfair Ascot Chase on February 16, trainer Paul Nicholls has confirmed.

Catapult's victory at Lingfield ensured Shergar's former work rider Cliff Lines secured a winning end to his 70-year career in racing.

Last year's winner Tiger Roll is among 112 initial entries for the Randox Health Grand National at Aintree on April 6.

Willie Mullins is working hard with Melon behind the scenes to ensure he shines in Saturday's BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle.

La Bague Au Roi is set to compete in the Flogas Novice Chase at Leopardstown on Sunday but could head to Sandown instead.

Nicky Henderson has confirmed Buveur D'Air will contest the Listed Contenders Hurdle at Sandown this weekend.

Espoir D'Allen showed his credentials for a possible Champion Hurdle outing with a victory in the Limestone Lad Hurdle at Naas.