Hussard Collonges, who sidestepped a trip to Ireland on Sunday, will not have another outing before the Tote Cheltenham Gold Cup but will make a couple of racecourse visits as part of his Festival build up.

Hussard Collonges, who sidestepped a trip to Ireland today, will not have another outing before the Tote Cheltenham Gold Cup but will make a couple of racecourse visits as part of his Festival build up.

No horses were withdrawn from the Martell Grand National at the final declaration stage.

Niki Dee is set to head for the Martell Grand National without the benefit of a prep race, it was revealed today.

Peter Beaumont is facing a race against time to have another tilt at the Martell Grand National with Niki Dee.