The impending cold snap looks like decimating the racing programme.

Impressive performances with Celtenham in mind by Waiting Patiently, Nero Wolf and rstol De Mai.

Most bookmakers are now going non runner no bet for the Champion Hurdle, Apples Jade is a fantastic bet at 25/1 each way on this basis as she I a Spring Mare and Gordon Elliot could easily be tempted to take on the big one.