Cloudy cut for Aintree glory

VC Bet promoted Cloudy Lane to joint-favouritism for the John Smith’s Grand National after a smooth success at Ayr.

Donald McCain’s eight-year-old was sent off the 11-10 favourite for the Book Now For The Coral SGN Handicap Chase and did not disappoint.

Jason Maguire’s mount, who now shares 10-1 favouritism with Snowy Morning for the Aintree feature on April 5, came home eight lengths clear of Another Rum.

Cloudy Lane will shoulder just 10st 8lb for the National and hails from a training family who have won the race four times in the past.