McDonogh records double

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.

In-form Darragh O’Keeffe followed up a Thurles treble yesterday with another winner today, steering trainer Henry De Bromhead’s heavily-supported Taponthego to land Tipperary’s Visit Tipperary Maiden Hurdle.