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MIKAEL D'HAGUENET showed signs of his old swagger when easing to victory at Naas on Saturday according to owner Rich Ricci, who admitted whichever race he goes forat the Cheltenham Festival will provide a stiff challenge.

"The question is what to do with him. He'll go to Cheltenham for the World Hurdle or the Champion Hurdle, so he'll take on Big Buck's or Hurricane Fly. We'll figure it out."

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Fairyhouse, Sunday

Normans Grove Chase (Grade 2) 2m1f, 5yo+

BLAZING TEMPO was cut to 14-1 (from 33) with Boylesports for the Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival after she completed a brilliant treble for Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh in the first three races at Fairyhouse on Sunday

"It was a great ride by Ruby and for Willie to keep her going is tip top. She owes us nothing.

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CHAMPAGNE FEVER was promoted to favourite for the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival after sealing a four-timer for trainer Willie Mullins at Fairyhouse on Sunday.

"I think he should probably go [for the Champion Bumper] on that. I think it was just greeness that beat him first time."

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ASCOT has announced that it will refund all premier enclosure customers following its public relations blunder on Saturday when racegoers who did not conform to the track's strict new dress code had to wear an orange sticker.

Ascot chief executive Charles Barnett said on Sunday morning: "It is clear that we let down many of our premier enclosure customers yesterday with a well intentioned but misguided policy.

Speaking on Radio 5 live on Sunday morning, new BHA chief executive Paul Bittar said: "I was at Ascot yesterday and the hospitality and customer offerings are world class. The course have apologised and they recognise they made a mistake. I hope it is an incident that we can move on from."