Big Fella Thanks is likely to have one more run before a third crack at the John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree.

Previous experience at Goodwood was unnecessary for David England as Bugsy's Boy (15-2) gave him an armchair first ride at the course in the Three Musketeers Trophy today.

Tim Vaughan is already charting a route towards the Cheltenham Festival with impressive Market Rasen winner Architrave.

Chaotic scenes at Ffos Las yesterday ended in despair after Manorson broke down after the line in one of the most dramatic races of the year.

RUBY WALSH made his first ride at Ffos Las a winning one when Irish raider Carsonstown Boy claimed the opening Iwan Thomas Novices’ Hurdle at the official opening of the Welsh track.