Nicky Henderson and Constitution Hill are the combination racing needs as the Cheltenham Festivals draws ever nearer and the eyes of the broader public focus on the sport, according to Henrietta Knight.

Davy Russell once said “there’s no point in going at it if you don’t give your all” – and the rider bows out having certainly followed that advice with a winner at Thurles.

Consider the greatest Grand National performance by a horse in the last 50 years. Red Rum’s third victory? Aldaniti’s triumph for Bob Champion? Or none of the above.

Malcolm Jefferson saw his decision to drop Double W's back down in trip vindicated with a game success in the Betway Red Rum Handicap Chase at Aintree.