L'Homme Presse team 'devastated' as star is ruled out of Grand National

Connections of L’Homme Presse have been left “completely devastated” after revealing their staying stalwart will miss the Randox Grand National.

The 11-year-old's team were relishing a tilt at the Aintree marathon, but he was discovered to be lame by trainer Venetia Williams, meaning although the issue is expected to be minor the popular gelding will now require a spell of rest and recuperation.