THE great, the good and those that like a decent lunch were at the Crabbie’s Grand National weights launch, held this year at the Sky Garden in central London.

Everyone I’ve spoken to said it was the most amazing setting with incredible views of the city and the best launch/lunch yet. I am not sure if Venetia (Williams) enjoyed it as much as she might have when she learned that Houblon Des Obeaux had been raised a stone for his win at Newbury last weekend.