A run in the John Smith’s Grand National seems unlikely for Denman unless something goes wrong in his pursuit of back-to-back Cheltenham Gold Cups.

MULTIPLE Classic-winning trainer John Oxx has diverted his only jump horse away from the Deloitte Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown tomorrow.

Martin Pipe’s classy chaser Well Chief has been sidelined for the rest of the season due to injury.