CONNECTIONS of Cloudy Lane will wait until the publication of the weights for the John Smith’s Grand National before deciding on the next race for Trevor Hemmings’ gelding.

THERE’S little doubt tomorrow’s Grade 1 Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at Leopardstown lacks quality, with the likes of Kauto Star, Denman, Exotic Dancer and Kicking King absent.

HENRIETTA Knight added another string to her Cheltenham Festival bow as Glasker Mill set himself up for the Royal & SunAlliance Chase with victory in the Crown Racing First For Service Beginners’ Chase at Fontwell yesterday.

Kieren Fallon has applied for a license which will enable him to ride in the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival next week.