Paul Nicholls 5-2 to regain National Hunt Trainers’ title

Paul Nicholls, currently leading the National Hunt trainers’ standings, is 5-2 with Coral to regain the crown he lost to Nicky Henderson last season. Henderson is 1-3 to successfully defend his title, with Jonjo O’Neill the only other trainer quoted at 25-1.

“Nicky Henderson was 1-8 to retain his title at the start of the season, but as we approach the busy and richly-endowed Christmas period, he trails both Paul Nicholls and Jonjo O’Neill, with the former down to 5-2 from an opening 9-2,” said Coral’s David Stevens.

Elsewhere, former Champion hurdler Rock On Ruby is 16-1 for the Racing Post Arkle ahead of a possible chase debut at Plumpton on Monday, while Home Farm is 10-1 (from 12-1) for the Stewart Family Thank You Gold Cup, while Highland Lodge is the same price for the Coral Welsh National.

**National Hunt Trainers’ title
1-3 N Henderson, 5-2 P Nicholls, 25-1 J O’Neill

**The Stewart Family Thank You Gold Cup
5 Johns Spirit, 6 Colour Squadron, 7 Grandioso, 8 Cantlow, 10 Attaglance, Home Farm, Salut Flo, 12 Champion Court, Eastern Meteor, 14 Kapga De Cerisy, 16 Double Ross, Noble Prince, Sew On Target, 20 Ma Filleule, Mail De Bievre, Silver Roque, Tap Night, 33 Gauvain,

**Ladbroke Hurdle
6 Quick Jack, 10 Blue Fashion, City Slicker, 12 Chatterbox, 14 Chris Pea Green, Dell Arca, Ifandbutwhynot, Rolling Star, Sametegal, Swing Bowler, Willow’s Saviour, 16 Call Me Bubbles, Flaxen Flare, Grumeti, Melodic Rendezvous, Pine Creek, Ptit Zig, Snake Eyes, Upazo, Vendor, 20 Bar

**King George VI Chase
5-2 Cue Card, 7-2 Dynaste, 5 Al Ferof, 7 Silviniaco Conti, 12 Mount Benbulben, Sir Des Champs, 14 Captain Chris, Long Run, 20 Menorah, 25 Captain Conan, Riverside Theatre, 33 Bar

**Coral Welsh National
10 Highland Lodge, Sydney Paget, Well Refreshed, 12 Goonyella, 14 Alfie Sherrin, Boyfromnowhere, De La Bech, Goulanes, Hawkes Point, Merry King, Nuts N Bolts, Vesper Bell, Panther Claw, 16 Mountainous, Safran De Cotte, Silver By Nature, Tidal Bay, Teaforthree, Vintage Star, Victors Serenade, Wyck Hill, 20 Bar

**Skybet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle
10 Briar Hill, 12 Garde La Victoire, The Liquidator, 14 West Wizard, 16 Arctic Fire, Moyle Park, Regal Encore, The Tullow Tank, 20 Dell’Arca, Dubai Prince, Faugheen, First Mohican, Golantilla, Moyle Park, Red Sherlock, Tiger Cliff, Union Dues, Urubu D’Irlande,