All of the leading fancies remain in the John Smith’s Grand National following the first forfeit stage.

EDREDON BLEU, who dominated the Peterborough Chase for four years from 1998 to 2001, heads the entries for this year’s contest in the likely absence of stablemates Best Mate and Impek.

Tyneandthyneagain put up a game weight-carrying performance to capture the stamina-sapping Tote Eider Chase at Newcastle today.

Sue Smith’s Tipsy Mouse left his connections hoping that one day he can emulate his Grand National-winning full-brother Royal Athlete after he had put up a game performance to win at Haydock Park yesterday.