Golden Ace won the Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle at the Festival.

Star mare won seven times for the stable, including a Cheltenham Festival victory.

Mullins-trained seven-year-old highly likely to make the cut for Aintree.

Lucinda Russell ‘absolutely delighted’ with Gold Cup run.

Gold Cup fourth picked up a cut at Cheltenham.

Martin Brassil’s ace none the worse for running round loose.

Aintree on the radar – and novice chase campaign is eagerly awaited.

‘Career best’ offers plenty of encouragement for next year.

Manchester United legend salutes ‘fantastic’ achievements of Closutton trainer.

Former Cheltenham Festival rider was diagnosed himself in 2022.