Hitman on target at Haydock to book King George ticket

Hitman won the Get Daily Rewards With Betfair Graduation Chase at Haydock. Paul Nicholls is considering taking him to the King George VI Chase. Nicholl's stablemate Bravemansgame is a serious rival to Hitman. Harry Cobden will decide whether to ride Hitman or Braveman. Tahmuras is being considered for a step up to Grade One level. He won a point-to-point, a bumper and on his hurdling debut at Chepstow earlier this month. He was the 7-4 favourite stepping up from Listed class. The horse won by 5 and a half lengths.

No Cruise Yet won Daily Tips On Betting Chase for the husband-and-wife team of Jonathan and Sam England. Poppa Poutine was briefly passed by No Cruise yet but he battled back to prevail by a head.

Stainsby Girl won the Extra Places Any Day With Betfair Handicap Hurdle for Nick Alexander. She was ridden by the trainer's amateur rider son Kit Alexander, who hasn't ridden since January. Stainsy Girl has won at Kelso for Donald Whillans last winter.