Updates and news from Friday’s racing actionPotters Corner takes on Elegant Escape in Welsh NationalAnd you can email Tony, tweet @tonypaley or post BTL 11.10am GMT
Cyrname is likely to return to Ascot for his next appearance after finding stablemate Clan Des Obeaux too strong in the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase. Cyrname was a hot favourite for the Boxing Day showpiece, having inflicted a first career defeat over jumps on Nicky Henderson’s superstar chaser Altior at Ascot last month.
However, he had to make do with the runner-up spot – beaten 21 lengths – as Clan Des Obeaux won the Kempton highlight for the second year in succession and provided Paul Nicholls with a record-breaking 11th victory in the race. 10.55am GMT
The most heartwarming performance yesterday was Faugheen’s, in stuffing (sorry) Samcro and proving he’s still ‘Faugheen The Machine’. The pair’s long, drawn out duel was genuinely gripping and many won’t have seen it. Here’s the race in full ...Did you miss Faugheen light up @LimerickRaces yesterday? Watch a full replay plus @Franmberry's interview with winning jockey Patrick Mullins >>> https://t.co/s9Nq0bUDWP pic.twitter.com/OnjruK0jJn