Dashel Drasher showed a tremendous attitude to come out on top in something of a battle of the veterans when fending off a late challenge from Paisley Park in the Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury.

Nicky Henderson's Marie's Rock will make her eagerly-anticipated reappearance in the Coral Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury on Friday.

Nicky Henderson’s Marie’s Rock will make her eagerly-anticipated reappearance in the Coral Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury on Friday.