Hennessy plan for Big Fella

BIG FELLA THANKS should be in top form for his seasonal bow in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury next month, according to trainer Ferdy Murphy.

The eight-year-old won one of four starts for Paul Nicholls last term and signed off with a creditable fourth in the Grand National at Aintree.

He has switched yards over the summer months though and Murphy reports him to be making great progress as he builds towards his return.