PAT HUGHES is hoping Point Barrow can boost his claims for the John Smith’s Grand National with a good performance in Saturday’s Red Square Vodka Gold Cup at Haydock.

Miko De Beauchene got up in the final strides to nail top-weight Halcon Genelardais and claim the Coral Welsh National at Chepstow.

Neptune Collonges, Mr Pointment and Mon Mome all feature among the 18 horses removed from the Coral Welsh National at the first forfeit stage.