Trainer Nicky Henderson has all but ruled Altior out of running in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.

Altior rewarded favourite backers with a four-length victory over Un De Sceaux in the Betfair Tingle Creek at Sandown.

Nicky Henderson says Altior is in 'absolutely terrifying' shape as he prepares for Saturday's Betfair Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown.

Presenting Percy will not run in Sunday's John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase as trainer Pat Kelly revises his plans.

Gordon Elliott is already looking ahead to the Grand National and feels Don Poli could be an option for the Aintree showpiece.

Black Op will make his first appearance over fences at Exeter on Friday and trainer Tom George is in confident mood.

Colm O'Connell says he is excited to see Un De Sceaux in Saturday's Betfair Tingle Creek at Sandown.

Ian Jardine has confirmed that Bedrock is recovering well from the injury problem which forced him to miss the Fighting Fifth Hurdle.

Faugheen is being lined up for a return to three miles in the Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown, Willie Mullins has confirmed.

Kalashnikov is on course for the Racing Post Arkle at Cheltenham after a comfortable 18-length win at Plumpton on Monday afternoon.