Caoilin Quinn and Mondo Man survived high drama at the final hurdle as class prevailed in the Betfair Imperial Cup at Sandown – but a Royal Ascot bid could be more likely than seeking a quickfire bonus at next week’s Cheltenham Festival.
Olly Murphy could be tempted to run the ever-improving Scorpio Rising at the top level before the season is out after bringing up an impressive four-timer in the European Breeders’ Fund Betfair “National Hunt” Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Final.