Davids Lad owners in last ditch Grand National bid

OWNERS of leading Martell Cognac Grand National fancy Davids Lad will today make a last-ditch attempt to have their horse cleared to run in the Aintree showpiece on Saturday week.

The four-strong Eddie Joe's syndicate are taking their case to the Supreme Court at 11am hoping to have a 42-day ban overturned or at least have the suspension lifted pending a full hearing of the appeal at a date to be arranged.

A full hearing of the appeal is unlikely however with today's outcome expected to be the suspension on the horse either being lifted or remaining in place pending a hearing of the appeal.