Ferris and Glynn take opener

The A-listers will be out in force this weekend with Galopin Des Champs, Fastorslow, State Man, Lossiemouth and Ballyburn in action at Punchestown, while six-time Group 1 winner Auguste Rodin will make his final appearance on the big stage in the Japan Cup on Sunday.

Grey Dawning could be embarking on a Cheltenham Gold Cup campaign when he makes his seasonal debut in the Grade 1 Betfair Chase tomorrow at Haydock. The striking grey harbours plenty of potential for the Skelton team and takes on eight high-class rivals in Merseyside’s feature.

The Robert Tyner trained Irish Impulse followed up his recent chase win at Clonmel when reverting to flights to take the Follow Us On Facebook Handicap Hurdle at Tipperary.