Cheltenham

The Grade 1 Maghull Novices' Chase at Leicester brings together eight talented chasers in a £120k showdown that could shape Cheltenham Festival plans.

Seven quality races at Leicester headlined by the £1m Grand National, with I Am Maximus leading a stellar field on good to soft ground.

Monday's card at Exeter delivered quality handicapping action and progressive performers on lovely ground in Devon.

A proper Monday treat at Hamilton served up seven races of quality jumping action, with some genuine prospects emerging for the notebook.

The Debenhams Handicap Hurdle at Leicester promises a cracking contest with 22 runners battling for £50k prize money in this competitive Class 2 affair.

The Grade 1 Sefton Novices' Hurdle at Leicester promises fireworks with Johnny's Jury heading a quality field over the stamina-sapping three miles.

A proper Sunday feast at Ffos Las served up some gems - from progressive maidens to handicap heroes in the making.

Grade 1 action at Leicester sees Sober Glory take on Baron Noir in a cracking renewal of the Thatprizeguy Top Novices' Hurdle with £100k up for grabs.

The Grade 1 Mildmay Novices' Chase at Leicester promises fireworks with Gold Dancer taking on a quality field over three miles plus.

A cracking day at Leicester with the Grand National headlining a superb card that threw up some serious horses to follow.

A cracking Friday afternoon at Salisbury delivered proper National Hunt action with some serious prospects on show.

Friday's quality card at Leicester served up Grade 1 action and plenty of horses to follow. Roger Thomas reviews the evening's highlights.