Vics Canvas on course for Becher Chase

Last season’s Cork Grand National winner Vics Canvas has been given the go-ahead to bolster an already-strong Irish challenge in the Betfred Becher Handicap Chase at Aintree on Saturday.

Trainer Dermot McLoughlin had been slightly concerned about the 12-year-old having to shoulder a considerable burden around the Merseyside circuit, but decided to take the plunge on Wednesday morning.

“We’ve given it some thought, and he’s going to run,” said the County Meath handler. We worried about his weight, but we want to get some experience over those fences into him.”