Dan Skelton continued his love affair with the McCoy Contractors County Handicap Hurdle when 33/1 shot Faivoir held on to edge out Pied Piper and give the trainer his fourth win in the last eight runnings.

Dan Skelton annexed the McCoy Contractors County Handicap Hurdle for a fourth time in eight years as 33-1 shot Faivoir downed Pied Piper in a thrilling finish.

Dan Skelton annexed the McCoy Contractors County Handicap Hurdle for a fourth time in eight years as 33-1 shot Faivoir downed Pied Piper in a thrilling finish.

Cormier backed up a Cheltenham success on his latest outing by winning the valuable bet365 Morebattle Hurdle at Kelso.

War Lord gained handsome compensation for his fine run in a Grade One on his previous start with a hard-fought victory in the Cazoo Novices’ Chase at Lingfield.