Barton out to redeem reputation

BARTON will try to redeem his reputation next week at Aintree where he has recorded two of his most important victories.

The 10-year-old has captured the Martell Aintree Hurdle, beating Best Mate by 14 lengths, and the Mildmay Novices' Chase at the Liverpool course in the past two seasons.

But he has yet to show his best form this term following a torn ligament in his foot although he appeared to run well for a long way when sixth to La Landiere in the Cathcart Challenge Cup at the Cheltenham Festival earlier this month.