Grade Two winning hurdler Zanahiyr recorded a first victory in nearly two years when taking the Paddy Power Hurdle at Punchestown on Tuesday.

Trueshan added a second Prix du Cadran to his glittering CV at Longchamp on Saturday, making all under Hollie Doyle.

Charles Byrnes is hoping Blazing Khal can pass a crucial pre-Cheltenham fitness test in order to lead his strongest festival squad.

Two Cheltenham Festival heroes, a Cesarewitch winner and a Grand National runner-up lined up in the Tote Proudly Sponsoring At Punchestown Hurdle – but the race was dominated by Saint Sam.

Ground conditions are the chief concern for trainer Charles Byrnes as his Cesarewitch hero Run For Oscar reverts to the jumping game for the Betfair Exchange Stayers’ Handicap Hurdle at Haydock.