Lucinda Russell eyes further Scottish National glory with novice Corach Rambler

Lucinda Russell was dreaming of big days ahead after Corach Rambler lived up to his tall reputation in the 3m1f novice limited handicap chase.

The seven-year-old impressed to such an extent that he has become a firm favourite of Russell's partner Peter Scudamore, and he showed exactly why with a dominant six-length success under Derek Fox.

Russell and Fox teamed up to win the 2017 Grand National with One For Arthur and the Scottish equivalent – a race the stable won with Mighty Thunder last season – was already being talked about for the Ramblers-owned runner.

"He's Scu's favourite horse and we always thought he was going to be a chaser," the trainer said. "He'll stay forever and we've got a few races in mind. I'd love to go back to the Scottish National again. I know he's only a novice but he's definitely got the ability to stay."

Russell added that Grade 1 Sefton Novices' Hurdle winner Ahoy Senor is set to make his chasing debut at Wetherby on Friday or Carlisle on Sunday.

In the same race, Jonjo O'Neill Jr suffered a heavy fall on Morning Spirit at the eighth fence and was taken to Aintree University Hospital.

Clerk of the course Sulekha Varma said: "He was conscious, talking and alert and was taken to hospital for further investigation on a suspected shoulder injury."

Rowley extends track record

Aintree has been a lucky place for Mel Rowley since she started out with a full licence at the beginning of the year.

The Shropshire trainer extended her perfect record at the track to four after Wishing And Hoping ran his rivals ragged under Alex Edwards in the veterans' chase.

The 11-year-old had competed exclusively in hunter chases and point-to-points since joining the Rowleys, and the decision to try a veterans' race paid off handsomely.

"The problem with him is he always has the weight in point-to-point and hunter chases," said the trainer's husband Phil Rowley.

"I always felt he wanted better ground and it's been great. The veterans' races are a good route for him, although we'd have to pick our courses as he wouldn't want a bog."

Collier over the moon

Ellis Collier experienced the thrill of a winner at the home of the Grand National on just his 12th ride when scoring on the well-backed Uno Mas in the conditional jockeys' handicap hurdle.

Collier was riding for his boss Christian Williams and enjoyed such dominance from the front that he had the luxury of easing his mount down to still win by eight and a half lengths.

Uno Mas stretches clear to win the conditional jockey's hurdle under Ellis CollierCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

"It means a lot and I couldn't thank everyone at home enough for the opportunity – I'm absolutely over the moon," said the jockey. "I've been with Christian for nearly two years now and he's been nothing but great to me from the start."

Collier has struck up a profitable partnership with Uno Mas, who was backed into 11-4 (from 11-2), as the seven-year-old has provided the 20-year-old jockey with each of his three career victories.

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Gelino Bello made an impressive debut over hurdles to win the 2m4f maiden by six lengths.

Trainer Paul Nicholls's assistant Harry Derham said: "It was a nice performance and he's an exciting horse. His bumper form was good and he jumped beautifully."

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