Newmill Joins The Two Mile Elite

Newmill joined the two-mile chasing elite with victory in an action packed Champion Chase where favourite Kauto Star went out with a second fence tumble. Kauto Star still heads William Hill betting for the 2007 renewal, along with Arkle winner Voy Por Ustedes at 6-1 joint favourites and Newmill is given a 10-1 quote.

Five year old Star de Mohaison showed he has plenty of promise for the future landing the Royal and Sun Alliance Chase and Hills quote Paul Nicholl's charge as a 25-1 shot for the 2007 Gold Cup.

The JCB Triumph Hurdle is attracting the lions share of interest for Fridays racing, with Mister Hight trimmed to 7-2 as favourite for the Irish and Turko, for the in form Paul Nicholls stable in to 12-1 from 14.

Aside from the Festival races, Clan Royal has attracted more money for the forthcoming Grand National, now 11-2f from 6/1.