The British defence of next month's Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup has been weakened after 2018 winner Native River was ruled out of the race.
Tiger Roll took an encouraging first step back on the road to the Randox Heath Grand National when just pipped for fourth in the Boyne Hurdle at Navan.
Tiger Roll has been given the green light to try for an historic third Randox Health Grand National win at Aintree on April 4.
Fingers crossed Storm Dennis doesn't prove the ultimate menace and Yala Enki (Haydock, nap, 3.15) is given the chance to shine in the Unibet Grand National Trial today.
There are any number of variables which determine the winner of the world's greatest horse race, yet connections of Tiger Roll seem fixated he has been handed a pound or two more than is reasonable.
Walk In The Mill, who is as short as 14-1 second favourite with some layers for the Grand National in April, will continue his preparation at Chepstow on Friday.
Ben Jones, 30, has been jailed for stealing £370,000 from his employer to fund his habit after chatty emails from Betway 'VIP manager' Simon Kent led him to stake £1million.
From the Christmas General Election to a solid gold toilet being stolen from inside Blenheim Palace, this year has been packed with inimitable stories.
The animal lover said he is not against the sport but has changed his perspective on the historic race because of the number of horses which have died in the race.
PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: After 12 La Liga games there are just five points between the top 13 teams. The usual suspects are up there, but things just don't seem to be clicking at all. Sportsmail examines.
EXCLUSIVE:Grand National-winning jockey Ryan Mania is on the verge of a surprise comeback to the saddle, five years after quitting after citing weight and motivation problems.
Trainer Lucinda Russell believes the low mileage on the clock of 2017 Grand National winner One For Arthur means he can still be a major force in big staying chases.
Trainer Lucinda Russell believes the low mileage on the clock of 2017 Grand National winner One For Arthur means he can still be a major force in big staying chases.
Trainer Gordon Elliott is targeting a record third consecutive Randox Health Grand National victory for Tiger Roll.
Jarrod Lynch (pictured), 26, was racing on his horse Euroman in Grand National Hurdle at Morphetville racecourse in Adelaide at 1pm on Saturday.
Housing Secretary James Brokenshire (pictured) warned that with 13 MPs having already declared - and potentially more to follow - there could end up being more runners than the Grand National.
The Bundesliga club were competing with Manchester United to sign Bellingham, who does not turn 17 until June 29, at the end of the season, and were confident of winning the race.
According to Bild, the move would likely have been completed sooner if not for the coronavirus outbreak but Dortmund remain confident of landing the talented 16-year-old.
Robbie Savage has revealed he hid from Arsenal's kit man when Thierry Henry asked for the shirt he'd scored his 100th Gunners goal in back.
Jude Bellingham's former youth coach believes Manchester United would be a good fit for the Birmingham teenager who looks set for a big-money move this summer.
Blues asked their top earners to consider the move for a period of four months - with the outstanding money to be paid back at a later date - to help ease the financial strain caused by Covid-19.
Birmingham City manager Pep Clotet has urged Jude Bellingham to remain focused despite transfer interest from Manchester United. He was driven into Carrington by his parents on Monday.
The Sky Bet Championship club were deducted nine points last season and had a business plan imposed on them by the EFL.
TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE KING POWER STADIUM: Pereira produced a finish Jamie Vardy would have been proud of to keep alive Leicester's chance of winning a major trophy.
Birmingham wonderkid Bellingham 'will become Dortmund's record signing this summer' after the German club saw off competition from Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea.
Odion Ighalo is likely to make his Manchester United debut when they play Chelsea on Monday and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be hoping the striker makes as much impact as these loan stars.
Chelsea are willing to pull out all the stops to sign the teenager and will table a mammoth bid of £35m plus £15m in add-ons to secure his services, according to The Sun.
ADAM SHERGOLD AT ASHTON GATE: Andreas Weimann spent eight years with Aston Villa so it would have stung to help gift bitter rivals Birmingham City three points in this manner.
Manchester United have been joined in the race for Birmingham City starlet Jude Bellingham's signature by rivals Manchester City.
Manchester United's pursuit for Birmingham City's Jude Bellingham has failed with the latter 'rejecting a £20million offer' for the highly-rated midfielder.
Whenever 16-year-old Jude Bellingham was bulldozed off the ball by a man in a Coventry shirt, a certain tragicomedy involving Michael Owen and Neville Southall came to mind.
Women's teams at three of the Premier League's wealthiest clubs are being denied the use of top facilities used by the men's sides, a Sportsmail investigation has found.
KIERAN GILL AT ST ANDREW'S: Neither side could find the breakthrough on a worn turf, meaning that Birmingham will be able to call themselves the home team in the replay.
There will be few grounds in the country this weekend where you will spot home and away fans drinking together ahead of the game, but then there are no stadiums facing a situation like St Andrew's.
The youngster has made 24 appearances in all competitions for the Championship outfit so far this season, and is believed to have caught the eye of the Old Trafford hierarchy.
MATT HUGHES - AHEAD OF THE GAME: Joe Gomez was asked by the Football Association if he wanted to report Raheem Sterling to the police following their infamous clash last November.
Birmingham and Coventry plan to split the gate receipts down the middle for their FA Cup tie at St Andrew's - when Blues will be the away team at their own ground.
Birmingham will be the away team at their own stadium when they face Coventry in the FA Cup fourth round after the Sky Blues' third round replay win against Bristol Rovers.
The 16-year-old midfielder has looked right at home in the Blues first team this season and has made regular appearances in the Championship. Several leading clubs are in the race to sign him.
The 16-year-old starlet has already attracted interest from a horde of suitors after breaking into the Championship club's first-team, according to The Mirror.
Sunjic would soon trudge back down the tunnel after tussling with Blackburn frontman Sam Gallagher inside the box, leaving referee Oliver Langford no choice but to hand him his marching orders.
The magic of the FA Cup continues on Saturday through to Monday when the third-round ties take place. Sportsmail takes a look at the youngsters who could possibly catch the eye.
ROSS HEPPENSTALL AT ST ANDREW'S: Marcelo Bielsa was asked afterwards how his heart had coped with such an extraordinarily thrilling encounter.
Manchester United are monitoring Birmingham City starlet Jude Bellingham as assistant manager has been sent to Mike Phelan cast his eye over the talented 16-year-old.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been stepping up his pursuit of Erling Haaland in recent weeks, and it appears he may not be the only young talent on Manchester United's radar.
ROSS HEPPENSTALL AT ELLAND ROAD: Marcelo Bielsa could not hide his frustration after a dramatic collapse saw Cardiff come back from the dead to destroy Leeds' seven-match winning streak.
TIM NASH AT ST ANDREWS: Charlie Austin was the hero as he bagged a brace to help West Brom beat Birmingham City and return them to the top of the Championship.
At Villa Park, the legacy of Ron Saunders is there for all to see, in large letters across the North Stand. The football world has poured in tributes following his passing, with Tony Morley leading the charge.
Clarke-Salter has made just five league starts this term but is set for an extended run in the side, with Marc Roberts likely to be out until January after suffering an ankle injury against Millwall.
The Football Association could be called in to investigate the crowd disturbances that marred the end of the Championship match between Leeds United and Birmingham City.