Tommy’s Oscar stamped his class on the MND Association Race For Research Lightning Novices’ Chase at Doncaster with a smooth performance.

Connections of the versatile Tommy’s Oscar have decided to bypass a defence of his New One Unibet Hurdle title at Haydock on Saturday, but he could head to Doncaster next weekend for the Watch Off The Fence On attheraces.com Lightning Novices’ Chase

Ian Hamilton admits he is in a quandary over where to run Tommy’s Oscar after he chased home Banbridge in the Arkle Challenge Trophy Trial at Cheltenham on Saturday.

Tommy’s Oscar bids to confine a disappointing first trip to Cheltenham to the history books when he returns to the Cotswolds for Saturday’s From The Horses Mouth Podcast Arkle Challenge Trophy Trial.

Ann Hamilton’s Tommy’s Oscar can post a second victory over fences in an intriguing running of the Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Graduation Chase at Carlisle.