Aintree’s Grand National meeting will open with an exciting renewal of the Grade 1 Aintree Bowl on Thursday, with twelve entries including Cheltenham Gold Cup second Gerri Colombe.

Aintree’s Grand National meeting will open with an exciting renewal of the Grade 1 Aintree Bowl on Thursday, with twelve entries including Cheltenham Gold Cup second Gerri Colombe.

17 horses have been removed from the Aintree Grand National following the latest scratching stage.

17 horses have been removed from the Aintree Grand National following the latest scratching stage.

Hewick will be aimed at the Aintree Bowl after officially being scratched from the Grand National, where he was top-weight.