Riding plans this week had sparked much discussion.

Nicholls making no excuses after Betfair Chase reverse.

‘It was still all to play for and it just went our way’.

But cut suffered by winner causes some concern.

Grand National third Gaillard Du Mesnil takes second in informative Haydock affair.

No place quite like Haydock for Venetia Williams-trained winner.

Grade One-winning reappearance for Champion Hurdle runner-up.

A good day at Ascot for Nicholls and Cobden.

‘Jack said he stayed very well and jumped brilliant’.

Last meeting saw Fastorslow get the better of Cheltenham Gold Cup hero.