Trevor Hemmings

This was the Tom Scudamore-ridden Cloth Cap (green cap) in last year's Randox Grand National at Aintree.

O’Neill fancies Cloth Cap to pay National tribute to Hemmings
JONJO O’NEILL believes Cloth Cap can provide a fitting tribute to the horse’s late owner Trevor Hemmings by winning next week’s Randox Grand National.

Navajo Pass ridden by Sean Quinlan on their way to winning The New One Unibet Hurdle during the Peter Marsh Chase Day at Haydock Park Racecourse in January 2020.

Donald McCain eyes Unibet Hurdle double at Haydock after reaching 100 winners

This was the Charlie Deutsch-ridden Cloudy Glen winning the Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury for trainer Venetia Williams in the familiar colours of the late Trevor Hemmings.

Cloudy Glen looking to honour memory of owner Hemmings

Tom Scudamore and Cloth Cap clear a fence in last year's Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury.

Tom Scudamore and Cloth Cap bidding for history in Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury

This was Vintage Clouds winning at Cheltenham in March for Sue Smith, Ryan Mania and the late Trevor Hemmings.

Vintage Clouds urged to win Kelso return in honour of Trevor Hemmings

Trevor Hemmings

Obituary: Trevor Hemmings, racehorse owner and entrepreneur

Wetherby chief executive Jonjo Sanderson is looking forward to the return of spectators today.

Wetherby tickets are in demand as crowds return

Tributes continue to be paid to jump racing's legendary owner Trevor Hemmings who was a three-time winner of the Grand National.

Tributes pour in for ‘gentleman’ owner Hemmings

This was Randox Grand National favourite Cloth Cap streaking clear to win Newbury's Ladbrokes Trophy under Tom Scudamore.

Tom Scudamore aims for more family glory in Grand National

Nick Alexander's Lake View Lad is likely to be one of three Northern runners in the Randox Grand National.

Ground key for Lake View Lad’s Grand National bid

Ryan Mania won the Ultima Handicap Chase on day one of the Cheltenham Festival for Yorkshire racing legends Sue and Harvey Smith.

Ryan Mania and Rachel Blackmore deliver on day one at Cheltenham

Grand National favourite: Tom Scudamore riding Cloth Cap. Picture: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images

Tom Scudamore’s Cloth Cap is clear favourite for Grand National

This was Grand National contender Cloth Cap winning the Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury under Tom Scudamore.

Cloth Cap has weighty expectations ahead of Grand National

This was Hollie Doyle after the Champions Day win of Glen Shiel.

Honoured jockey Hollie Doyle says it is ‘crazy’ she has been nominated for BBC S...

Ryan Mania in the colours of 2013 Grand Natiinal hero Auroras Encore.

Grand National hero Ryan Mania all smiles after getting back in the saddle

Willie Mullins - one of National Hunt racing's most dominant trainers - seeks a second Ebor win today.

Willie Mullins reveals his True Self in quest to land a second Ebor

The Sue Smith-trained Vintage Clouds - pictured with travelling head lad Reece Jarosiewicz - lines up at Cheltenham today. Picture Tony Johnson.

Cheltenham: Vintage Clouds course form encourages Sue Smith and Ryan Mania

Ryan Mania celebrates Auroras Encore's 2013 Grand National win with Sue and Harvey Smith.

Ryan Mania and Sue Smith reunited for another shot at the Grand National

Vintage Clouds with jockey Danny Cook - the Yorkshire-trained horse has been handed a surprising Grand Nationl entry.

Vintage Clouds handed second Grand National chance

The grey Vintage Clouds and jockey Danny Cook (white cap) lead the Peter Marsh Chase field. Photo: Phill Andrews.

Vintage Clouds makes winning return in Haydock’s Peter Marsh Chase

Trainer Tim Easterby.

Ground holds key for Tim Easterby’s Hawk High at Wetherby
TIM Easterby’s former Cheltenham Festival winner Hawk High carries local hopes in the Castleford Chase – the day two highlight of Wetherby’s Christmas meeting.
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Danny Cook with Vintage Clouds who will not now line up in next year's Randox Health Grand National.

No Grand National entry for Vintage Clouds after Becher Chase blow, says Sue Smi...

Sue Smith on the gallops at High Eldwick with Vintage Clouds and jockey Danny Cook.

Vintage Clouds can put down a Grand National marker in Becher Chase, insists Sue...

Vintage Clouds and jockey Danny Cook carry Yorkshire's hopes in the Grand National today.

The Yorkshire Post says: A vintage Grand National result will leave this Yorkshi...

Lake View Lad and Henry Brooke, pictured winning Newcastle's Rehearsal Chase, hold every chance in today's Grand National.

Grand National - Henry Brooke hoping to hold onto the lead this time on Lake Vie...

Vintage Clouds and Danny Cook (left) are guaranteed a place in the Grand National line-up this weekend.

Grand National: Vintage Clouds to fly flag for Yorkshire in Aintree showpiece

Vintage Clouds is almost certain to make the cut for the National after finishing second at Cheltemham last week under Danny Cook.

Sue Smith’s Vintage Clouds primed and ready for Grand National call

Beware The Bear (left) and Vintage Clouds (right) clear the last in the Ultima Handicap Chase at Cheltenham.

Cheltenham Festival: Vintage Clouds has focus set on Grand National

Vintage Clouds will carry the hopes of Yorkshire in this year's Grand National.

Jockey Danny Cook happy with Grand National racing weight handed to Vintage Clou...

Haydock winner Vintage Clouds is the sole Yorkshire entry in this year's Grand National.

National hopes are in the Clouds

Rowland Meyrick Chase winner Lake View Lad, the mount of Henry Brooke, is to be given a Grand National entry.

Lake View Lad looks primed for a run at the Grand National

Henry Brooke and Lake View Lad won the Rehearsal Chase earlier this month.

'˜Lucky' Henry Brooke is celebrating three in a row at Wetherby
HENRY BROOKE said it was all down to '˜luck' after becoming the first jockey to win three successive renewals of Wetherby's historic Rowland Meyrick Chase.
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lake View Lad and Henry Brooke (left), pictured winning Newcastle's Rehearsal Chase.

Wetherby success can lead to National glory

Scotland-bound: The grey Vintage Clouds and Danny Cook.

National review after Smith's horse omitted

Trainer Sue Smith.

No delusions for Longley over chance of inclusion for National

Jo Foster finds she has her hands full with her Patterdale pups. Picture by Tony Johnson.

Jo Foster attempts to house train her Patterdale pups

Jockey Lizzie Kelly on board Coo Star Sivola celebrates winning the Ultima Handicap.

Smith looking at Scottish National for Vintage Clouds after battling third place

Cloudy Drean and Brian Hughes during Newbury's Denman Chase.

Cloudy Dream turns focus to Ryanair Chase

Jockey Brian Hughes: Partners Cloudy Dream.

Cloudy Dream in Cheltenham Gold Cup stamina test

The Last Samuri and David Bass clear the last before winning the 2016 Grimthorpe Chase at Doncaster.

Third time lucky for Last Samuri?

Harvey Smith.

Grey Vintage Clouds heads to Cheltenham

Definitly Red (right) is in action at Aintree today.

Malton duo targeting Aintree success

Fox Norton and Bryan Cooper clear the last fence before going on to win The Shloer Steeple Chase run during day three of the November Meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse. (Picture: Julian Herbert/PA Wire)

Jefferson daring to Dream of Gold Cup

Trainer Malcolm Jefferson with Cloudy Dreams.

Gold Cup the dream for trainer Jefferson's star chaser

Jockey Brian Hughes

Grand National: Hughes and Nicholls hoping it will be V for Vicente at Aintree

Brian Hughes, seen aboard Cyrus Darius, will ride Vicente in the Grand National next month (Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire).

Brian Hughes to ride Vicente in Grand National

Jockey Brian Hughes.

Brian Hughes joins forces with Vicente for Grand National

Small in stature but big in heart: Wakanda and Danny Cook in Wetherby action. (Picture: PA)

Passion for racing still burns for son of a butcher

BIG TEST: Trainer Malcolm Jefferson with Cloudy Dream. Picture Bruce Rollinson

Malcolm Jefferson '˜forced' to put Cloudy Dream up against big rival Buveur D'Ai...

Harvey Smith.

Delusionofgrandeur gets the better of Vintage Clouds to win Beginners' Chase

Jockey Leighton Aspell celebrates on board Many Clouds.

Grand National: Pressure off Leighton Aspell in bid for Aintree history

Don Polli beats Many Clouds to win the Betfred Lotto £100k Cash Giveaway Chase at the weekend (Picture: John Giles/PA Wire).

Many Clouds is in shape to defy National jinx

SAME AGAIN: Jockey Leighton Aspell celebrates on board Many Clouds after victory in the Grand National. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA.

Grand National: Gamble pays off for Many Clouds

Winning horse Many Clouds after the Grand National Day of the Crabbies Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool.

Grand National: Many Clouds ruins perfect McCoy ending

Simon Sherwood riding to victory in the Cheltenham Gold Cup on Desert Orchid

Sherwood has eyes on matching brother and the legendary Dessie

Fitting tribute to man whose dream comes true

Many Clouds ridden by Leighton Aspell wins the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury in November Picture: Adam Davy/PA.

Trainer Sherwood remains realistic about Many Clouds

Trainer Tim Easterby.

Easterby is cautious over the chances of Hawk High

Jockey Brian Hughes.

Hughes books a Star ride in the National

Richard Sutcliffe: Introduction of UEFA’s financial rules can’t come soon enough

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