Time has been called on the glittering career of hugely-popular chaser Bristol De Mai following his run at Haydock on Saturday.

Connections of Bristol De Mai have called time on the popular chaser's sparkling career, feeling the the time is right to give him an honourable retirement.

Connections of ever-popular Bristol De Mai are hoping that Haydock’s Saturday card gets the green light but will switch to Lingfield if the meeting falls to the weather.

Ever-popular chaser Bristol De Mai will be kept in training after his bid to win the Betfair Chase for a fourth time at Haydock last weekend.

Connections of Bristol De Mai have revealed that Bristol De Mai will be heading into handicap company after a couple of disappointing runs.