AS always, we start the review at Kempton on St Stephen’s Day, where the rearranged Long Walk Hurdle saw Paisley Park gain an emotional victory for connections, while it was all too easy for Constitution Hill in the Christmas Hurdle.

The King George went to Bravemansgame, who produced a career best to come home well clear of Royale Pagaille, justifying Paul Nicholls’ long-held belief that he would win the mid-season championship.