With the Grand National itself now less than a fortnight away, Donald McCain and Jason Maguire warmed up for the world’s most famous steeplechase as Chamirey landed the Sean Magee’s Full Set Durham National at Sedgefield.

CHELTENHAM’S cross-country course provided another dose of heavy drama for the wrong reason yesterday when seven riders ended up taking the wrong course with one obstacle remaining.

DIAMOND HARRY has been ruled out of the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Cheltenham regular Buena Vista made every yard of the running to win the Pertemps Final on his sixth Festival start.

Tony McCoy showed at Southwell why he remains the punter’s best friend with two champion rides on Lord Generous and Kilshannig.