Flyer set for Aintree

MOSCOW FLYER, who unseated his rider in his bid for back-to-back wins in the Queen Mother Champion Chase, is likely to step up to two and a half miles in his attempt to gain compensation.

Trainer Jessica Harrington has targeted the £150,000 Martell Cognac Melling Chase at Aintree next Friday for the 10-year-old who has not tackled the longer trip over fences.

Said Mrs Harrington: “Moscow Flyer is in good form and he will run unless the ground turns up soft.