Gordon Elliott reported his Cheltenham Gold Cup hopeful Gerri Colombe to be ‘in good form’ when speaking to the media from his County Meath stable this morning but was also realistic about the task, he faces in toppling current market leader Galopin Des Champs.

Venetia Williams has suffered a blow as Royale Pagaille has been ruled out of the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day with a sore foot.

Exciting French chaser Il Est Francais looks set to cross the English Channel as he bids to collect further top-level honours in the Grade 1 Kauto Star Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.

Emma Lavelle is used to being surprised by Paisley Park but believes his third Long Walk Hurdle success at Kempton on Boxing Day was up there with his best performances.

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