Brighterdaysahead, The New Lion and Alexei, second, third and fourth in the Champion Hurdle, will all meet again in the William Hill Aintree Hurdle on Thursday.

Gordon Elliott’s Brighterdaysahead was a course and distance winner over this two-and-a-half mile trip as a novice, while The New Lion’s career highlight to date also came over a similar trip at Cheltenham last season. Alexei will be stepping back up in trip although his rapid improvement has all been over two miles.

Jeremy Scott’s Golden Ace lost her crown as the champion hurdler back in fifth last month, but is another who has some strong form over this trip.

Potters Charm, El Fabiolo and Lucky Place make up an intriguing field.

Nicky Henderson’s Gold Cup runner-up Jango Baie is likely to be a short price in the Racing Welfare Bowl Chase.

While no match for impressive winner Gaelic Warrior, he was clear second best.

There are two 11-year-old up against him, Protektorat and Pic D’Orhy, while Spillane’s Tower has been declared for this in preference to running in the Grand National on Saturday.

The field is completed by Willie Mullins’ Impaire Et Passe, a dual Grade One winner at the track.

In the William Hill Manifesto Novices’ Chase, all eyes will be on Lulamba stepping up in trip after his defeat in the Arkle.

He is well clear on official figures but Henry de Bromhead’s Koktail Divin, Ben Pauling’s Mambonumberfive, Paul Nicholls’ Blueking d’Oroux and Lucy Wadham’s Jax Junior are all capable of smart form.

Maestro Conti, Minella Study and Selma De Vary, second, third and fourth in the Triumph Hurdle, all meet again in the Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle.

Barton Snow, so impressive for John O’Shea at Cheltenham, will attempt to double in the Randox Foxhunters’ Open Hunters’ Chase in a field of 25, while Jeremy Scott’s Princess Day will aim to remain unbeaten in the Goffs Nickel Coin Mares’ Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race.

Current Going

Mildmay Course (Chase & Hurdle): Good to Soft, Good in places

Grand National Course: Good to Soft, Good in places

Last week there was 0.8mm of rain on Wednesday, 0.8mm on Thursday, 0.2mm on Friday and 0.4mm on Sunday.

The forecast is for warm and dry conditions, with plenty of sunshine, on Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures should reach around 19C.

It will be cloudier with a chance of light showers on Thursday and Friday (0-2mm), with some sunny spells.

Grand National Day is forecast to be mostly cloudy, with occasional showers (1-4mm).

There was watering last week on Thursday (8-10mm), Friday (5-6mm) and Saturday morning (5-6mm).

On Monday 8-10mm was applied and the same amount will be applied again on Tuesday.

1:45pm Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m 209y

1 Ammes (IRE) v 4 11 2 J Melville and A Mehrad James Owen Sean Bowen

2 Aqua Bleu (IRE) 4 11 2 Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex James Bowen

3 Indian River (IRE) 4 11 2 Mr Garry Wilkie Wilson Adrian Keatley Danny McMenamin

4 Lord (GER) p 4 11 2 David & Carol Shaw Donald McCain Theo Gillard

5 Maestro Conti (FR) 4 11 2 Hales Speelman Mason Hogarth Ferguson Dan Skelton Harry Skelton

6 Minella Study 4 11 2 Malcolm & Carol Humble Adam Nicol Ryan Mania

7 Winston Junior (IRE) 4 11 2 R Bartlett, J Carthy & Mrs P Shanahan Faye Bramley Harry Cobden

8 Wolf Rayet (IRE) ts 4 11 2 Mr Anthony R.Hunt Samuel Drinkwater Robert Dunne

9 Mange Tout (FR) h 4 10 9 Robcour Gordon Elliott Ireland Jack Kennedy

10 Selma de Vary (FR) h,ts 4 10 9 Mrs S. Ricci W. P. Mullins Ireland P. Townend

2:20pm William Hill Manifesto Novices' Chase (Grade 1) 2m 3f 200y

1 Blueking d'Oroux (FR) p 7 11 7 Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls Harry Cobden

2 Jax Junior ts 7 11 7 Cheryl Burton & Julian Lefevre Lucy Wadham Tom Cannon

3 Koktail Divin (FR) 6 11 7 Mr Barry Maloney Henry de Bromhead Ireland

4 Lulamba (FR) 5 11 7 Mrs J Donnelly Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville

5 Mambonumberfive (FR) 5 11 7 Mal Bloodstock Ltd Ben Pauling Ben Jones

2:55pm Racing Welfare Bowl Chase (Grade 1) 3m 210y

1 Impaire Et Passe (FR) p 8 11 10 Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede W. P. Mullins Ireland P. Townend

2 Jango Baie (FR) 7 11 10 Countrywide Park Homes Ltd Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville

3 Pic D'orhy (FR) ts 11 11 10 Mrs Johnny de la Hey Paul Nicholls Harry Cobden

4 Protektorat (FR) ts 11 11 10 SirAFergusonGMasonLHalesTheLateJHales Dan Skelton Harry Skelton

5 Spillane's Tower (IRE) 8 11 10 Mr John P. McManus James Joseph Mangan Ireland

3:30pm Randox Foxhunters' Open Hunters' Chase 2m 5f 19y

1 A Jet of Our Own (IRE) ts, p 9 12 0 Mr Edward Philipson-Stow Mrs N. Sheppard Mr Zac Baker

2 A Moments Madness (IRE) 7 12 0 Mrs Jane Tufnell Fergal O'Brien Mr Albi Tufnell

3 Barton Snow (IRE) 9 12 0 The MMI Partnership J. J. O'Shea Mr Henry Crow

4 Densworth (IRE) ts 9 12 0 Mr J. M. B. Cookson J. M. B. Cookson Miss Natasha Cookson

5 Empire de Maulde (FR) ts 12 12 0 Gunshot Paddocks Racing Club R. W. Varnham Mr Harry Brown

6 Enqarde (FR) ts 12 12 0 Mrs David Plunkett Mrs David Plunkett Miss Molly Armytage

7 Fairly Famous (IRE) ts, p 9 12 0 The Signy & Marriage Families Mrs G. Andrews Miss Gina Andrews

8 Famous Clermont (FR) ts, p 11 12 0 Biddiscombe, Rogers & Barber C. R. Barber Mr Milo Herbert

9 Fan de Blues (FR) ts 11 12 0 Miss Nikki Henton Miss Nikki Henton Mr Daniel Williams

10 Gaboriot (FR) v,ts 10 12 0 Mr G. C. Myddelton Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero Mr Huw Edwards

11 Golden Son (FR) ts, p 8 12 0 G. Mason, A. Ferguson and P. Nicholls Paul Nicholls Miss Olive Nicholls

12 Gracchus de Balme (FR) 10 12 0 Mr D. A. Malam J. J. O'Shea Mr P. A. King

13 Great Notions (FR) p 7 12 0 Mr R. Tate Fiona Needham Mr Nick Orpwood

14 Its On The Line (IRE) 9 12 0 Mr John P. McManus Emmet Mullins Ireland Mr Derek O'Connor

15 Java Point (IRE) ts 11 12 0 Heather Haddock Lemos De Souza Mr Paddy Barlow

16 Joker de Mai (FR) ts 7 12 0 C & C Boultbee Brooks Clive Boultbee-Brooks Mr Robert James

17 Lets Go Champ (IRE) 11 12 0 Knockeen Stables Ltd Ms Margaret Mullins Ireland Ms Sophie Carter

18 Music Drive (FR) ts, p 9 12 0 Tim & Ali Wheeler Kelly Morgan Miss Ellie Callwood

19 Snipe (IRE) p 9 12 0 Foxtrot Racing Snipe Dan Skelton Mr Sean O'Connor

20 Take All (IRE) ts, p 11 12 0 Mrs Martine Scott Myles Osborne Mr Samuel Scott

21 Thunder Rock (IRE) 10 12 0 McNeill Family & Mr Ian Dale Olly Murphy Mr James King

22 Unexpected Party (FR) ts 11 12 0 O'Reilly MacLennan Tynan Carthy Shanahan Dan Skelton Miss Heidi Palin

23 Whats The Solution (IRE) 8 12 0 Mrs Gillian Smith Jack Teal Mr Jack Teal

24 Willewonga 10 12 0 Mr Nathan Richards J. J. O'Shea Mr Alan O'Sullivan

25 Hollywood Harmon (IRE) 9 11 7 Mr A C Wilson A C Wilson Miss Pippa Brown

4:05pm William Hill Aintree Hurdle (Grade 1) 2m 4f

1 Alexei (GER) ts 6 11 10 Brocade Racing Joe Tizzard Brendan Powell

2 El Fabiolo (FR) 9 11 10 Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede W. P. Mullins Ireland P. Townend

3 Lucky Place (FR) 7 11 10 Mrs G. Van Geest & Mr M. George Nicky Henderson Nico de Boinville

4 Potters Charm (IRE) 7 11 10 El Rincon Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies Sam Twiston-Davies

5 The New Lion 7 11 10 Mr John P. McManus Dan Skelton Harry Skelton

6 Brighterdaysahead (FR) 7 11 3 Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott Ireland Jack Kennedy

7 Golden Ace 8 11 3 Mr I. F. Gosden Jeremy Scott Lorcan Williams

4:40pm Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) 1m 7f 176y

1 Inthepocket 9 12 0 Mr John P. McManus Henry de Bromhead Ireland

2 Hercule du Seuil (FR) ts 9 11 13 Mr John P. McManus Neil Mulholland Richie McLernon

3 Brookie (IRE) ts 9 11 13 Miss A F Rugg Anthony Honeyball Sam Twiston-Davies

4 Boothill (IRE) ts, p 11 11 9 Brian & Sandy Lambert Harry Fry Bryan Carver

5 Stencil h 5 11 7 Mr John P. McManus N. George & A. Zetterholm France Sean Bowen

6 Jasko des Dames (FR) ts 7 11 3 Mr Basil Holian Henry de Bromhead Ireland

7 Sans Bruit (FR) ts 8 11 1 Mr Andy Peake Paul Nicholls Harry Cobden

8 Highlands Legacy 7 11 1 Mrs E. J. Wills Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill Jonjo O'Neill Jr.

9 Ryan's Rocket (IRE) 8 11 0 Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate - Ryan's Fergal O'Brien Jonathan Burke

10 Petit Tonnerre (FR) p 8 10 12 Mr John P. McManus Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill Kevin Brogan

11 Wonleg (IRE) h 6 10 11 Herding Cats Partnership Henry de Bromhead Ireland

12 Grain d'Oudairies (FR) ts 10 10 10 Mr John P. McManus Donald McCain Theo Gillard

13 Javert Allen (FR) p 7 10 8 HoltMacnabbRobinsonMiltonTuckerWeedon Mrs Jane Williams Ciaran Gethings

14 Dr T J Eckleburg (IRE) p 8 10 2 Mrs Janet Davies Mrs C. Williams Conor Ring

15 Palamon (IRE) ts 6 10 2 (4lb ex) The Blind Squirrels Dan Skelton Harry Atkins (7)

5:15pm Goffs Nickel Coin Mares' Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Grade 2) 2m 209y

1 Brave Lady (IRE) 5 11 2 Damien J. Kelly/Colin Kelly Peter Fahey Ireland Mr Derek O'Connor

2 Burds of A Feather (IRE) ts 5 11 2 Charles Noell and Helen Byrd Max Comley Tom Broughton

3 Divine Diva (IRE) 5 11 2 Mr Christopher Greenall Dan Skelton Tristan Durrell

4 Emerald Quest (IRE) ts 6 11 2 Tooting Irish Racing Neil Mulholland Richie McLernon

5 Fairy Park (IRE) 5 11 2 Brocade Racing Joe Tizzard Brendan Powell

6 Kiltybo (IRE) 5 11 2 Mr M. Anthony Murphy Conor Houlihan Ireland Mr Barry Thomas Stone

7 Ladies Day (IRE) 5 11 2 Eventmasters Racing Tom Ellis Jack Andrews

8 Lennon Grove (IRE) 5 11 2 Mr J. Fyffe Gavin Cromwell Ireland Keith Donoghue

9 Midnight Musical (IRE) p 5 11 2 Miss Rita Shah A. McCann Ireland Miss Aine O'Connor

10 Nan's Choice (IRE) 5 11 2 Dermot Hanafin & Stephen McGowan Dan Skelton Harry Skelton

11 One Dimensional 6 11 2 S W Racing Max Comley David Bass

12 Peace Belle 5 11 2 Hzs Stainless Steel Jennie Candlish Sean Quinlan

13 Princess Day (IRE) 5 11 2 Gordon & Su Hall Jeremy Scott Lorcan Williams

14 Seven Stars 5 11 2 Pitchall Stud Partnership Alan King Tom Cannon

15 Ti'mamzel (FR) 5 11 2 Mr Paul Hunt Gary & Josh Moore Caoilin Quinn

16 Tiktok Casey (IRE) 5 11 2 Klas Form Limited Peter Fahey Ireland Mark Walsh

17 Billey Shiftit 4 10 8 Get A Move On Please Keiran Burke Kielan Woods

18 It Would Be You 4 10 8 Mr R. Kent Jennie Candlish Darragh O'Keeffe

19 Martini Majesty 4 10 8 The Ringers Alan King Tom Bellamy

20 Roxy Russet 4 10 8 Treble Barrels of Courage Charlie Longsdon Jonathan Burke