Envoi Allen and company firmly on course for showpiece meeting.

Delta Work, Presenting Percy and Samcro will get chance to bounce back before Cheltenham.

Minella Indo and Delta Work in stellar 14-strong field.

Dual Cheltenham Festival winner missed John Durkan because of ground.

Clash with Faugheen and Melon will live long in the memory.

Marsh Novices’ glory by a nose from Melon, with gallant Faugheen third.

Heavy ground could force rethink to Supreme, but Champion bid unlikely.

All options remain open on Christmas target.