Gordon Elliott considering possible Down Royal return for Tiger Roll

Two-time Aintree Grand National hero Tiger Roll with Keith Donoghue in the saddle waiting his turn to go onto the gallops at Gordon Elliott's Cullentra Stables. Photo Healy Racing

Dual Grand National hero Tiger Roll could start his season in the Ladbrokes Champion Chase at Down Royal next month.

The 10-year-old was denied the chance to join Red Rum as a three-time winner of the Aintree spectacular when it was cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.