Starluck may be aimed at Aintree

IMPORTANT Cheltenham clues were promised at Huntingdon yesterday but after mixed messages from the connections of Starluck and a defeat for Minella Class, punters were rather left scratching their heads.

Starluck (4-9 favourite) was sent chasing late in the season after just coming up short against the very best over hurdles.

Trainer Alan Fleming had touted a tilt at the Arkle if all went to plan in the Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide Novices’ Chase and while that went without a hiccup, Aintree was instead mooted as a possibility.