Rule The World poised to return at Punchestown

Crabbie’s Grand National hero Rule The World is set to make a swift return to action in the Growise Champion Novice Chase at next week’s Punchestown Festival.

The Mouse Morris-trained nine-year-old was remarkably winning his first ever race over fences at the 14th attempt at Aintree.

As a result he has the option of switching back to novice company until the Irish season comes to an end and Morris intends to do just that, with his pride and joy reportedly in rude health.