Paddy Brennan announced his immediate retirement from the saddle after steering the Fergal O’Brien-trained Manothepeople to victory at Cheltenham on Wednesday.

Gavin Cromwell has big targets in mind for Cheltenham handicap winner Stumptown, who improved for the application of blinkers on New Year’s Day.

Gavin Cromwell has big targets in mind for Cheltenham handicap winner Stumptown, who improved for the application of blinkers on New Year’s Day.

Those towards the head of the market remain in contention for the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury on Saturday, with a total of 23 horses in the mix following the latest confirmation stage.