Zaynar moves to Pipe

Zaynar has moved stables again, this time from Nick Williams to David Pipe, following his attempt to refuse at the first fence at Kempton on his latest start.

The enigmatic grey won his first five UK starts including a JCB Triumph Hurdle when trained by Nicky Henderson, but the Seven Barrows handler failed to coax another win out of him when he was beaten at 1/14 at Kelso.

Nick Williams ran him seven times and won with him once, in a novice chase at Ascot in December.

Victor Chandler is part of the Men In Our Position syndicate that own the horse and he said: "Having tried to refuse at the first at Kempton last weekend it has been agreed, by mutual consent, that Zaynar will leave the yard of Nick Williams and has been sent to the stable of David Pipe with immediate effect.

"All involved in the partnership would like to thank Nick and his team for their efforts and we wish them every success at Cheltenham and for the future.

"Zaynar's Grade 2 victory at Ascot back in December was a memorable day for all and we are hopeful that David will be able to sweeten the grey up after the disappointment of Kempton."