‘With the race getting closer and closer, I’m getting more and more confident’

Another Aintree victory for Joseph O’Brien’s charge.

Two major National chances – after anxious wait.

Charlie Longsdon is adamant stamina will not be an issue.

Charlie Longsdon adamant stamina will not be an issue.

Bravemansgame and L’Homme Presse have no answer to all-the-way winner.

Supreme Novices’ runner-up back to winning ways.

Commodore, School Boy Hours and Romain De Senam all now get a run.

Dual Stayers’ Hurdle hero meets Thyme Hill and Champ again.

Rider to take time off for ‘rest and rehabilitation’.