'He's much stronger now, more robust - and I think he can be competitive in the Gold Cup'

Last season was another record-breaker for Lucinda Russell and, while it was also the end of an era, she is determined to continue the yard's rapidly upward trajectory.

Russell, who is set to be joined on the licence by Michael Scudamore in the near future, broke her own mark set in 2022-23 for most winners by a Scottish-based trainer in a jumps season. She also surpassed £1 million in prize-money for the second straight campaign.

Last term also saw hugely popular Grand National and dual Cheltenham Festival hero Corach Rambler bow out, but Ahoy Senor is still going strong as the flagbearer at Arlary House Stables alongside high-class mare Apple Away.