THE first running of the Listed Agatha Christie Mares’ Novices’ Chase at Exeter on Sunday saw just five go to post, and three of the runners travelled from Ireland for the contest.

The first prize of £23,000 found its way into the bank account of Only By Night’s owner, and what a star this seven-year-old is turning out to be. In November 2023 I mentioned her as a mare to watch for in the future, and this was following her first blacktype win.