Leading contenders in Aintree field

Peddlers Cross and Binocular feature among a fascinating list of 13 entries for Saturday’s John Smith’s Hurdle at Aintree.

Donald McCain’s star turn Peddlers Cross ran a huge race to fill the runner-up spot behind Hurricane Fly in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham, while last year’s champion Binocular had to miss the race after being treated for an allergy.