The Lowdown: all the information you need as Southwell passes inspection

Today's news

• OFF THE AGENDA: Nicky Henderson has all but ruled Altior out of the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton on December 26.

• IT'S ON: Racing at Southwell will go ahead as planned this afternoon after the track passed an inspection this morning.

• RIGHT DIRECTION: Call Me Lord had no problems going left-handed when getting the better of top of his rivals in the Unibet-backed International Hurdle at Cheltenham on Saturday.
  
  
• MIRACLE RECOVERY: Jockey Joe Colliver defied gravity to stay aboard Sam Spinner after a mistake at the sixth-last fence and the pair recovered to land the bet365 December Novices' Chase at Doncaster on Saturday.
  
  
• BACK IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Warthog gave trainer David Pipe a welcome big-race success when battling back to win the Caspian Caviar Gold Cup under David Noonan at Cheltenham.

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Today's meetings

**STAR MEETING**
Navan (first race 11.30)
The exciting Andy Dufresne is the star turn as he puts his lofty reputation on the line in the Grade 2 Navan Novice Hurdle. Read the preview here.
Going Hurdle: Soft. Chase: Soft to Heavy
SPOTLIGHT TIP: La Tektor (1.30)

Carlisle (11.50)
Going Chase: Heavy, Soft in Places. Hurdles: Soft, Heavy in Places

Southwell (12.10)
Going Heavy

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Cathal Gahan's top tip

Cool Saint1.30 Navan
Useful hurdler who is expected to improve plenty from her chase debut when fourth over 2m at Fairyhouse.

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