Aidan O’Brien is hoping Magic Wand can shed her maiden tag in the Arkle Finance Cheshire Oaks at Chester today.

I would be lying if I didn’t admit that I was a bit fed up right now after seeing all my plans for the week go out the window.

People might not think it because I haven’t had a runner, but I would really love to have a horse good enough to take part in the Aintree Grand National. It is a race we all dream of winning but I just haven’t had one yet.

I JUST want to have a word about the Aintree Grand National because there has been some negative coverage even though there shouldn’t be after another wonderful renewal.

Jamie Spencer will be able to ride Vodafone Derby favourite Yeats in his final prep race after his four-day ban for careless riding was allowed to stand today.