Matriarch of remarkable racing family died this week at age of 94.

Irish Grand National now beckons for the chaser.

Chaser defied top weight after string of consistent efforts.

L’Homme Presse well beaten in second place.

Aintree and France more likely options for Haydock winner.

But ground will be a big factor in Cheltenham Festival reckoning.

In-form trainer and jockey Ben Jones star in Ascot double.

Well-backed favourite rewards decision to bypass Newbury last weekend.

Rider won in Dubai on Friday and Qatar on Saturday.

Now with Dan Skelton, 11-year-old seems assured of his Aintree spot.