THE first day of the new decade had yet more good jumps action for enthusiasts to get their teeth into, not least the reappearance of reigning Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Al Boum Photo in the Savills New Year’s Day Chase.

As with 12 months ago, there is a danger that his performance may be under-assessed, for giving 153-rated Irish Grand National third Acapella Bourgeois 11lbs and a cosy six-length beating, with two other smart rivals well beaten, amounts to quite a bit.