Court Maid won't be making her debut for the Henry De Bromhead stable in the Randox Grand National – as the trainer confirmed the mare will be missing from the final 40-strong field at Aintree Racecourse.
De Bromhead saddled a one-two in the Aintree showpiece last year with Minella Times helping Rachael Blackmore to become the first female rider to win the world's greatest steeplechase as he beat stable-mate Balko Des Flos.
Minella Times – a best-priced 16-1 with Paddy Power, Betfair and Unibet – will carry top weight in his bid to defend his crown on Saturday, but Court Maid has been ruled out after a late setback.
