Nick Gifford predicts a bright future for Dee Ee Williams after the youngster maintained his unbeaten record over timber in the Robert Giles Agencies Introductory Hurdle at Ascot.

Connections of Osana hope he can join the likes of Comedy Of Errors, Bird's Nest and Relkeel by winning the Boylesports.com International Hurdle for a second successive year at Cheltenham on December 13.

One of racing's greatest one-sided rivalries will be renewed at Haydock Park when the brilliant Kauto Star attempts to confirm his superiority over Exotic Dancer in the Betfair Chase.

Emma Lavelle has branded Crack Away Jack's run in the Coral Ascot Hurdle as his "biggest challenge" on a racecourse.

Turpin Green, third in the 2007 Cheltenham Gold Cup, will attempt to defy top weight when he tackles the daunting Grand National fences at Aintree on Sunday.

The Tote Scoop6 is on the brink of breaking all records, with more than £4m set to be poured into the weekly Saturday bet. That would smash the £3.

Tony Martin's confidence in landing consecutive renewals of the williamhill.ie Troytown Handicap Chase has been eroded by Hold The Pin's recent Naas flop.

Nicky Henderson's smart performer Jack The Giant returns to the track at Ascot after a 319-day absence following a knee ligament injury.

Binocular is likely to start at prohibitive odds as he bids to show he is Champion Hurdle material on his first run of the season at Haydock.

Voy Por Ustedes is reported to be in fine form ahead of his run in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.