Lime Avenue looked a mare of some potential when winning on her racecourse debut and she can follow up in the Merry Wincanton Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle at Wincanton.

2016 has been a year of much change and uncertainty, with Brexit and the US presidency elections adding to the pressure felt by recovering economies around the world.

It has been an unforgettable few weeks for Michael O'Leary's Gigginstown House Stud with Don Cossack winning the Cheltenham Gold Cup