Donald McCain’s classy hurdler Maximilian will skip the Cheltenham Festival in favour of an Aintree outing.

D’Jango can secure his second victory in the space of a fortnight in the Virgin Bet Devon National at Exeter.

Minella Drama can once again defy top weight in the Racing’s Best Ratings With Timeform Handicap Chase at Kelso.

Miranda is all set to step up in class for the Howden Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot next week.

Newbury’s Coral Challow Novices’ Hurdle could be the next stopping point for the exciting Chianti Classico.