Forpadydeplasterer to be aimed at Aintree

Forpadydeplasterer is likely to go for the John Smith’s Melling Chase at Aintree next month in his bid to end his luckless streak.

The 10-year-old, sixth to Riverside Theatre in the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham last week, has not tasted success since the Arkle Trophy at the 2009 Festival.

He has run many creditable races since then, including when second in the Melling Chase behind Albertas Run two years.