AS the Worcester Novices’ Chase, the Grade 2 Ladbrokes John Francome Novices’ Chase had a prestigious roll of honour, although the race was moved from Worcester to Newbury two decades ago.

Paul Nicholls won the race at Worcester with his first top-class prospect, See More Indians, and has taken it a further nine times since, with the former Willie Mullins-trained Next Destination is the latest to add his name to the illustrious list.