SURPRISING as it may seem, Paul Nicholls ended Saturday just in front of Nicky Henderson in the trainers’ title race. He does not expect this to last but was delighted when Cyrname took the Bet365 Handicap Chase in most impressive style.

Racing without his usual hood, Cyrname (4/1) went on soon after the start for Harry Cobden, opening up a significant gap with three to jump before pulling 21 lengths clear of recent winner Doitforthevillage with Happy Diva back in third.