Trainer Martin Brassil could use a change of fortune as he gets Longhouse Poet ready for another attempt at the Randox Grand National next month after two near misses at Cheltenham last week.
Having his first try over the unique spruce-topped fences in last year’s renewal, he travelled well and was still in contention two out before falling to sixth under Darragh O'Keeffe.
He is currently expected to carry 4lb less than last year's 11th for his return in the Liverpool spectacular and is a general 20-1 chance for the race this time. His rating of 155 remains unchanged.
