I WAS delighted to see Gavin Cromwell’s Brides Hill win the Listed Lady Protectress Mares’ Chase at Huntingdon on Thursday, as I’d suggested her as being overpriced for the Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase at the Cheltenham Festival in March.

In truth, her win over La Renommee required no improvement, but it was satisfying to hear that she is being seriously considered for the Grade 2 event in seven weeks’ time.