As the rising sun struck the frosty grass, we watched prospective carnival winners gallop around the famous track, nostrils steaming in the cold air.

In the horse wash after their gallop, we saw Dobroyd held by Sarah Thompson, being hosed down by Bungie.

Hibernian Prince, racing in Saturday's Von Doussa Steeple and Monday's Great Eastern Steeple, has recently won at Sandown and will be ridden by Ricky Maund.

Brush With Fame was hosed down in the next bay and will be ridden by Brian Constable.

Also in the tie up stalls was Preludes, being attended to by Bungie.