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.

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.