Kelso

Racing's ruling body intervened in recent days, questioning whether Mr Incredible showed sufficient form during a recent race at Kelso, when he started but pulled up, even though connections had been pleased with the horse's performance.

Mr Incredible's behaviour at Kelso was referred to the BHA by the stewards, who said he was "unruly" and appeared to pull himself up after the 14th fence.

“One of the things that’s really important to us is thinking about our ethos,” said Amanda Kelso, Sundance Institute’s acting chief executive, on Thursday.

“I think this is a really important time for us as an institute, but specifically for the festival as well,” said Kelso.

Seonaid Blackie recently bought her retirement bungalow in the nearby town of Kelso.