Russell told ITV Racing: "All credit to Nicky and the team ... "He'll have to come into the JLT picture, I think, although he does get three miles. He'll go on any ground and it never worried ...

Al Ferof (FR) 9-1 (11-10) Chased leaders on inside, mistake and lost a few places 5th, well in touch 12th, close 3rd 3 out, no impression on winner next, went left and mistake last, stayed on same ...

Baily Cloud (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Raced in 4th, a little keen, 3rd from 7th, pushed along in 4th before straight, no impression when hit last and unseated rider, at Leopardstown 2m 3f (1) gd in Jan ...