Derham, who is just 17-years-old, steered Brampour to win the race by two and a half lengths ahead of second place-getter Olofi.

The young jockey was given the ride by his uncle, Paul Nicholls, who trains Brampour.

“It’s unreal. I’m very, very lucky that Paul and the owners have let me ride this horse,” Derham said.

“I was flat-out all the way but then he picked up.

“Paul has been so good to me, even when I was young, and to do it for him is so unbelievable.”

Nicholls was impressed with his nephew’s magnificent ride.

“It’s a lot to ask of a 17-year-old, but that was some ride,” Nicholls said.

“I always said to him that he’s not going to get chances just because he’s my nephew, but he’s incredibly fit, he works hard, and he’s just one of the lads.

“I thought the horse would come on for his first run, but he’s made a massive improvement.”

Brampour is now expected to run in the Stan James Hurdle next month.

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Race 1 (15:40)

The first race of the day sees a capacity field of 28 doing battle in a 2m 4f handicap hurdle. It seems as if the Michael Hourigan trained Warcraft will be tough to beat. Warcraft has been racing in consistent form without being a world beater, however he comes into this very well at the weights in what appears to be a lower grade than he has been racing against lately. Captain Paulie has also met with good support following an impressive win at Cork last start. Quiet Thought and Steele’s Rock are the best of the rest.

Race 2 (16:20)

The second race of the day is a 2m hurdle featuring a field of 13 runners. Ruby Walsh and Paul Nicholls will combine for what is just about the bet of the day. Empire Levant has yet to miss a place in its three career starts, which included a win over the highly rated Palawi. Empire Levant may come up short odds, but no one ever went broke backing winners. Expect Empire Levant to find his feet against the other four year olds and win easy, with the best outsiders being Kalann and Total Reality.

Race 3 (16:55)

Race three of the day is a very open 3m Grade 2 Novice Hurdle. The Willie Mullins trained Bishopsfurze will enter the race as favourite following impressive wins at Thurles and Clonmel. He was disappointing when beaten by 9 lengths last start by Hidden Cyclone. However that race has produced two subsequent winners, which bodes well for Bishopsfurze. Battle Group looks the obvious testing material after a strong win during the Aintree carnival. Expect these two to be battling it out in the home straight with Lambro the best of the outsiders.

Race 4 (17:30)

It’s all about quality, not quantity in this year’s Punchestown Gold Cup. Paul Nicholls will saddle up jumping royalty in Kauto Star for the Grade 1 event. Kauto Star is coming off a third in the Cheltenham Gold Cup behind Long Run. Prior to that he was also third behind Long Run in the King George VI chase. If Kauto Star can regain his best form he will win easily, but expect him to be short odds here. Kempes appears to be the main danger to Kauto Star, following a good win at Aintree during the carnival. Having said that Kauto Star finished five lengths ahead of Kempes in the King George VI chase, illustrating the gap in class between the two. Kauto Star should be winning here from Kempes with Nacarat the best of the outsiders.

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Race 5 (18:05)

The short priced favourites keep coming in race 5 with Waheeb expected to be prohibitive odds in the 2m flat race. The four year old by Elusive Quality is unbeaten in its three race starts, and Dermot Weld has it in excellent shape coming into this. Waheeb won his last start by 7 lengths, running impressive time in doing so. If McNamara can get him to settle, Waheeb will be too strong for these. Steps to Freedom is a winner of two from three, however he has not raced in almost a year and may need this run to get back to full fitness. Of the rest Lovethehigherlaw has the right sort of form to pull off an upset.

Race 6 (18:40)

Race six will be a 2m 4f Grade A Chase for horses aged over five. In what shapes an intriguing betting race we have Willie Mullins/Ruby Walsh combination on top with Scotsirish. Scotsirish has been racing in superior grade to this and gets his big chance to win a race. The top weight is a concern but if he can find his best he will be figuring in the finish.  Carrigmartin comes into the race with solid form and the consistent jumper will put himself in a good position to win the race. The French horse Osana has also been racing well and could find enough to win this race. Undoubtedly the toughest race of the day.

Race 7 (19:15)

A capacity field of 28 runners will see out the day. The best tip for this is race is pick winners early in the day, because it will be very hard to get out on the last. Of the 28 runners only three have ever saluted the winning post. However we will look outside the horses that have won for a tip. Faha, who has had just one career start, finishing second behind Clouded Thoughts at Clonmel. Faha went around at odds of 5/2 at his first race start and was beaten by a length. Hopefully whatever the punters saw in him before that race produces itself today. Ballysteen is one of the few in the race who knows what it takes to salute the judge and he could do so here. Lisdaleen is another who has won, and it could be a knock-out player. This is a tough race but the big field should mean bettors are getting inflated odds.

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Six races from Ludlow on Sunday will again be over the jumps. At this stage the track for Ludlow has been graded as good, so expect a fair racing surface for all horses. The pick of the races for the day seems to be the 16:40 Handicap Chase. This race will see a field of 15 tackle the 2 mile, 4 furlong course. In this race expect the Nigel Twiston-Davies trained Patman Du Charmil to race well. The nine year old gelding has won his last two starts by 12 and 5 lengths and looks to be racing in great form. Quilinton and Roi De Rose are also given chances.

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Racing also returns to Ascot on Sunday, where there will be a seven race card, with all races taking place over the jumps. The track for Sunday’s Ascot meeting has been graded good, with the track being firm in places. The highlight of the day will be the Ascot Veterans Handicap Chase where a field of 13 horses, all aged over ten will battle it out over the 3 miles. This is a wide open race, however respect must be shown to the Paul Nicholls trained Blu Teen, who has been racing in top form of late. Blu Teen has not missed a place in his last five runs and seems to be well in at the weights here. Also given chances are Pak Jack and the Nicky Henderson trained Wogan.

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There will also be racing at Wincanton on Sunday, where there will be a six event card with all races taking place over the jumps. The feature event of the day will be the Class 3 Handicap Chase over 2 miles. Expect the classy five year old Bedarra Boy to start favourite in this event. The flashy gelding was an impressive winner at its last start, taking a class 4 chase event by 15 lengths. Bedarra Boy has been racing in good form and should be the testing material here. Chances are also given to Fiftyonefiftyone and Marodima.

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The 2011 Aintree Grand National is just a couple of days away so we are going to take you through the field and discuss the chances of each horse in the race. All prices courtesy of Bet365

1. Don’t Push It. (Jonjo O’Neill)

Winner of the race last years who has yet to recapture his best form. Will enjoy the step up in distance. Odds: 12/1

2. Tidal Bay. (J Howard Johnson)

Finished 23 lengths behind Long Run in the Cheltenham Gold Cup last start. Has won 3 from 7 at Aintree. Odds 33/1

3. What a Friend. (P F Nicholls)

Sir Alex Ferguson owned gelding who was a respectable 4^th in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Won the Totesport Bowl at Aintree last year. Odds: 12/1

4. Vic Venturi. (D T Hughes)

Comes into this race with average form in lesser races. Odds: 50/1

5. Majestic Concorde. (D K Weld)

Impressive winner at Leopardstown last time but would need to find a new gear. Odds: 25/1

6. Or Noir De Somoza. (D Pipe)

French nine year old who has win 8 of 14 over the jumps. Won five races in a row as a five year old. Odds: 50/1.

7. Dooneys Gate. (W P Mullins)

Willie Mullins trained gelding has been racing in good form but this is his sternest test. Odds: 66/1.

8. Big Fella Thanks. ( F Murphy)

Shaping up for his third tilt at the Grand National. Finished 4^th last year and 6^th in 2009. Odds: 18/1

9. The Tother One. (P Nicholls)

Finished 36 lengths back in the Grade 2 Argeento Chase last start and has won just once since 2008. Odds: 66/1.

10. Ballabriggs. (D McCain Jr.)

Strung together five successive wins before being beaten under two lengths last start at Kelso. Will be rock hard fit. Odds: 14/1.

11. The Midnight Club. (W P Mullins)

Favourite for the race and has been racing in solid form, winning the Grade 2 Bobbyjo chase last start at Fairyhouse. Odds: 8/1.

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12. Niche Market. (P F Nicholls)

Came into the race last year under notice but failed to complete the course. Has won just 2 from 23 over the jumps. Odds: 18/1.

13. Silver By Nature (L V Russell)

Last start this horse won by 15 lengths over the 3 miles at Haydock. Odds: 14/1.

14. Backstage. (G Elliott)

Blundered in the race last year and is yet to rediscover his best form. Odds: 12/1.

15. Chief Dan George. (J Moffatt)

Fell at its last start but was able to string together wins at this time last year. Odds: 40/1.

16. Calgary Bay. (H C Knight)

Has been racing in moderate form, but has failed in both trips to Aintree. Odds: 33/1/

17. Kilyglen. (S R Crawford)

Finished 33 lengths back in its last start, but on the bright side is 1 from 1 at Aintree. Odds: 66/1.

18. Oscar Time. (M Lynch)

Finished 3^rd behind The Midnight Club in the Bobbyjo and has never been beaten far in his races. Odds: 12/1.

19. Quinz (P J Hobbs)

Has won 3 of its last 4 races in good style. Was beaten 94 lengths at its only trip to Aintree. Odds: 18/1.

20. Becauseicouldntsee. (N F Glynn)

Inexperienced gelding with just 8 starts over the jumps. Finished second in Paddypower  Chase last start. Odds: 25/1

21. Comply or Die (D Pipe)

Finished second in this race in 2009, but has failed to get within 30 lengths of the winner at its last 6 attempts. Odds: 50/1.

22. Quolibet. (Jonjo O’Neill)

French gelding who has yet to win a race. Enough said. Odds: 150/1.

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23. Grand Slam Hero. (N Twiston Davies)

Has failed to finish 3 of its last 5 starts. Odds: 80/1.

24. State of Play. (E Williams)

Has not raced since finishing third in this race last year. Was fourth in 2009. Odds: 25/1.

25. King Fontaine. (J Jefferson)

Is yet to complete a race beyond 25 furlongs. Could be out of its depth. Odds: 66/1.

26. In Compliance. (D T Hughes)

Always well found in the betting and will be fit thanks to 4 starts in 3 months. Odds: 50/1.

27. Hello Bud (N Twiston Davies)

Won at Aintree in November and was 5^th in this race last year. Odds: 33/1.

28. West End Rocker (A King)

Strung togethert two impressive wins before falling in the Grand National trial. Odds: 33/1.

29. Santa’s Sun. (J H Johnson).

Irish gelding who has won just once since December 2008. Odds: 150/1.

30. Bluesea Cracker (J Motherway)

Winner of last year’s Irish Grand National, was beaten 32 lengths by The Midnight Club last time out. Odds: 25/1.

31. That’s Rhythm. (M Todhunter)

Has not finished closer than 15 lengths from the winner at its last three starts. Odds: 150/1.

32. Surface to Air (C C Bealby)

Took a three year break and was beaten 63 lengths at its last start. Odds: 66/1.

33. Piraya. (D Pipe)

Has failed to finish its last two starts and was 13^th in this race last year and was beaten by 118 lengths. Odds: 150/1.

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34. Can’t Buy Time.  (Jonjo O’Neill)

Has failed to finish this race in the last two years. Odds: 66/1.

35. Character Building. (J J Quinn)

Finished 37 lengths 7^th in the race last year and has come back in reasonable form. Odds: 25/1.

36. Ornais. (P F Nicholls)

Has raced twice since a two year layoff and been impressive both times. Odds: 66/1.

37. Arbor Supreme. (W P Mullins)

Was second behind favourite The Midnight Club in Bobbyjo Chase. Failed to finish the race last year. Odds: 16/1.

38. Royal Rosa. (J H Johnson)

Has raced at Aintree 5 times 2 placing’s and a fourth. Only failure was in last years Grand National where it failed to finish. Odds: 80/1.

39. Skippers Brig. (N G Richards)

Has won its last two starts in impressive fashion. Beat Ballabriggs last start. Odds: 33/1.

40. Golden Kite. (A Maguire)

Irish gelding who seems to save his best for home. Odds: 80/1.

41. Always Waining. (P Bowen) (Emergency 1)

Has not been in great form but is a two time winner on the Aintree track. Odds: 66/1

42. Faasel. (D Pipe) (Emergency 2)

Has not won since November 2008. Was beaten by 49 lengths at its last Aintree start. Odds: 100/1.

43. Le Beau Bai. (R Lee) (Emergency 3)

French galloper who looks to be past his best. Odds: 100/1.

44. Giles Cross.(V R Dartnall) (Emergency 4)

Has only ever missed a place in races that it has fallen in. this is a big step up though. Odds: 66/1.

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Many had predicted that Kauto Star would be retired following its failure to capture a third Cheltenham Gold cup. However these reports proved to be premature with Nicholls confirming that his charge will continue to race a 12 year old.

Kauto Star, who is also a four time winner of the Grade 1 King George IV Chase, was beaten home by Long Run in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. However Nicholls has confirmed that he plans to race his star again, possibly as early as May at Punchestown.

Kauto Star has an impressive race record with 21 wins and 11 minor placings from 37 races.

Perhaps the call for Kauto Star to be retired is being led by punters that backed him in the King George IV chase as 4/7 favourite, only to see him fall and not finish the race.

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Nicholls also quashed any thoughts that his other stable star, Denman would be retired. Denman finished four lengths second behind Long Run in the King George IV stakes, and despite well below his best, Nicholls confirmed that his charge would be back on the track after a short layoff.

Despite having not won a race since November 2009, the 11 year old Denman has only missed a placing three times in 23 races.

Also on the comeback from the Cheltenham festival are Menorah and Peddlers Cross. Menorah was sent out a 3/1 second favourite in the Champion Hurdle however it could only manage fifth behind Hurricane Fly. Trainer Phillip Hobbs believed that Menorah did not race truly in the Champion hurdle and he is currently looking at the Punchestown festival in May as likely come back point for Menorah.

Peddlers Cross also comes out of the Champion Hurdle. Despite having its unbeaten string of seven bought to an end by Hurricane Fly, Peddlers cross ran a gallant second. Trainer Donald McCain will continue with his plans to race the six year old gelding in the Aintree festival.

In other news, Binocular, who was ante-post favourite for the Champion Hurdle will also make a comeback at either the Aintree or Punchestown festivals. Trainer Nicky Henderson confirmed that the horse is on the comeback trail, but that hard ground at Punchestown made it more likely that the winner of the Grade One William Hill Christmas Hurdle will be back on deck for the Aintree carnival.

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Digibet.com Novices’ Handicap Hurdle – Hereford – 4.10pm

Paul Nicholls-trained Tignello is the favourite for this event seems to have hit his stride after an impressive victory in the Novices’ Hurdle at Hereford on 18th August 2010. The gelding will be taking to the track with jockey Ian Popham, who also rode him in his winning race last month. His main rival for the afternoon is said to be Wilbury Star from the stables of Nicky Henderson, winner of the Novices’ Handicap Hurdle at Newton Abbot on 22nd June 2010.

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Sunshine Radio Handicap Chase – Hereford – 4.40pm

Championed jumper One Of The Boys has been shouting trainer Tim Vaughn quite a season with three runner-ups and one third place recorded in 2010 so far. Connections believe the gelding is more than capable of winning this afternoons event after doing outstanding in training and well on the track. The only thing that could stand between One Of The Boys and his elusive win is Courella, trained by Evan Williams. This outstanding steeple chaser won the Pepsi Pursuit Novices’ Handicap Chase at Fontwell 19th August 2010, showing remarkable control and ability.

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