WILLIE MULLINS has finally given up the fight to get the brilliant Mikael D’Haguenet to Cheltenham.

Kalahari King continued his build up to the Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase with another seaside outing to Redcar.

Albertas Run, Madison Du Berlais and Notre Pere head the weights on 11st 10lb for the John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree on April 10.

CROSS-COUNTRY specialist Spot Thedifference once again proved age is no barrier as the 13-year-old landed the Sporting Index Handicap Chase for the second time in three years at Cheltenham yesterday.