Trainer George Charlton is hoping that Knockara Beau can gain a deserved first success at Cheltenham in the £45,000 Grade Three Majordomo Hospitality Handicap Chase, highlight of the first day of The International on Friday.

While he did have to get switched out, once Big Bucks was in clear air in the Cleeve the result was in the bag.

The International at Cheltenham kicks off tomorrow with a cracking seven-race card, the highlight of which is the Grade Three Majordomo Hospitality Handicap Chase over an extended three miles and a furlong.

Trainer George Charlton is looking forward to seeing talented dual-code performer Knockara Beau make his seasonal return in the Grade Three £75,000 Betfair.com/paulnicholls “Fixed Brush” Handicap Hurdle on the second day of Haydock Park's Betfair Chase Festival on Saturday.