‘He’s definitely a bit sharper all round since he ran at Cheltenham’.

Unbeaten novice to tackle the Maghull.

Epatante likely to meet Honeysuckle again at Punchestown.

Black Tears comes to rescue of bookmakers.

And super Shishkin rockets to two-mile stardom.

Champion Hurdle heroines illuminate Cheltenham despite missing crowds.

Champion Hurdle heroines illuminate Cheltenham despite missing crowds.

Last year’s Supreme Novices’ hero is latest two-mile superstar for Seven Barrows.

Crowds will be absent – but the thrilling action can still take centre stage.

Top novice odds on in select field of six.