DAVID CASEY is hoping to go two places better than two years ago when he renews his association with Snowy Morning in the John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree on Saturday.

John Quinn believes Character Building is capable of running a big race in the John Smith’s Grand National.

Bob Buckler is looking forward to running Niche Market in the John Smith’s Grand National after the gelding completed his public preparation at Cheltenham last week.

BOOKMAKERS were firmly in the driving seat after an enthralling day one at the Cheltenham Festival.

IT was anything but a great day for the Irish at the annual Cheltenham nagfest yesterday.

The sun shone and the crowds flocked to Musselburgh's family day meeting, which got under way with James Moffatt's Masterofceremonies gaining a dramatic success under Royston Ffrench in the toteplacepot Selling Stakes.

Selected horse racing tips from courses in the UK and Ireland.

CHIEF DAN GEORGE failed to reach the expected heights in top staying hurdle company last season but he can compensate for a blank year at Sedgefield today.

Jimmy Moffatt has entered Chief Dan George for his first novice chase on Sunday - although the trainer stresses this may not mark the end of his hurdling career.

HARDY Eustace will face a maximum of 14 rivals in the BGC Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot on Saturday.

Alan Dempsey dominated proceedings at Ayr this afternoon with a 59-1 double courtesy of Kempski and Chief Dan George.