Rider to be first choice following Richard Johnson’s retirement.

Trainer and jockey have enjoyed a long and successful association.

Aintree the new aim for Philip Hobbs’ runner

Scilly Isles winner has two options at Cheltenham.

Score stands at one all between star stayers before Cheltenham.

Scilly Isles prize goes to Hobbs and Johnson.

Hobbs eager to have Stayers’ Hurdle hope primed for Cheltenham.

Hobbs’ stayer ‘went particularly well’ in Tuesday gallop.

Paisley Park second in Newbury feature.

Classy pair set to clash at Exeter.