Quinz misses National

The Philip Hobbs-trained Quinz has been ruled out of the John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree on Saturday following an unsatisfactory scope.

The nine-year-old made a fine comeback after a lengthy absence when fourth in the Racing Plus Chase at Kempton in February and had been saved for a second crack at the National since, having been pulled up when well fancied for the great race two years ago.