Corach Rambler is the Ultima hero once again

He will now head to Aintree on April 15 and was made the 7-1 joint-favourite for the Merseyside marathon

AFTERNOON DELIGHT: Jockey Derek Fox and Trainer Lucinda Russell celebrate with Corach Rambler after winning. Pic: ©INPHO/Tom Maher

Corach Rambler enhanced his claims for the Randox Grand National when becoming the fourth back-to-back winner of the Ultima Handicap Chase.

Lucinda Russell's 6-1 favourite pounced late to land the Cheltenham Festival spoils 12 months ago and was ridden cold once again by Derek Fox.