Huge Grand National Festival favourite and Cheltenham Festival superstar removed from race

HUGE Grand National Festival favourite Myretown has been scratched from his race.

The Lucinda Russell-trained chaser was a devastating winner of the Ultima Handicap Chase at last month's Cheltenham Festival.

Cheltenham hero and huge Aintree favourite Myretown is out

The eight-year-old gelding landed a gamble that day, scooting 11 lengths clear in what on paper looked a fiercely competitive race.

Myretown was around 11-4 favourite for Saturday's William Hill Handicap Chase at Aintree – on Grand National day.

But he has pulled from the race – although the reason why was not immediately clear.

More to follow.

Remember to gamble responsibly

A responsible gambler is someone who:

• Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
• Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
• Never chases their losses
• Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressed
• Gamcare – www.gamcare.org.uk
• Gamble Aware – www.gambleaware.org

Find our .