It was the outsider of Gordon Elliott’s trio that triumphed in the 2m4f Grade 1 Drinmore Novice Chase at Fairyhouse on Sunday, as Croke Park denied Heart Wood by a neck.

Fan-favourite Kitty’s Light is now guaranteed a spot in Saturday’s Grand National after top-weight Conflated was declared for Friday’s Grade 1 Melling Chase at Aintree on Wednesday morning.