‘Bitter disappointment’ as huge British hope and ‘fantastic’ Grade 1 superstar is ruled out of £1million Grand National

A LEADING British hope in the Grand National and ‘fantastic’ Grade 1 superstar has been ruled out of the £1million race.

There was ‘bitter disappointment’ as Venetia Williams’ awesome chaser L’Homme Presse was pulled.

PASuperstar Grade 1 hero and one of Britain’s best hopes in the Grand National, L’Homme Presse, has been ruled out of the £1million race[/caption]

He was forced to miss the Gold Cup with a small setback picked up on his previous run at Ascot.

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