L’Homme Presse stakes Festival claim as Al Boum Photo returns with win

• Favourite sees off strong field to take Cheltenham victory
• Two-time Gold Cup winner again victorious at Tramore

L’Homme Presse continued his progression with a splendid round of jumping as he dominated his rivals in the Paddy Power Novices’ Chase at Cheltenham on Saturday.

The Grade Two contest, registered as the Dipper, had attracted a strong field with some promising types taking part in The Glancing Queen, Come On Teddy and Millers Bank. But L’Homme Presse was sent off the 7-4 favourite off the back of wins at Exeter and Ascot – victories which had seen him rise 20lb in the ratings.