HEDGEHUNTER, last year’s John Smith’s Grand National hero, will share joint top weight of 11st 12lb following the news that 96 horses stand their ground at the second forfeit stage for next month’s renewal of the Aintree marathon.

IRIS’S GIFT returns to the scene of his biggest success over hurdles when he continues his chasing career at Cheltenham today.

Iris’s Gift returns to the scene of his biggest success over hurdles when he continues his chasing career at Cheltenham tomorrow.