TODAY could be Myretown’s day. He hasn’t been able to build on his victory in the Ultima Handicap Chase at Cheltenham in March yet, but today could be the day.

He has only run twice since March, in fairness to him. And it all seemed to be going well in the Coral Gold Cup on his seasonal debut, for which he was sent off as favourite, bowling along in front until he dived at the third last fence on the first circuit and came down.