Longhouse Poet 'on the road to Aintree' as he heads Pertemps qualifier weights

Longhouse Poet is heading Pertemps qualifier weights at Punchestown. Last year's winner, Coventry, is the most appealing of Gordon Elliott's three candidates. Lord Erskine is a live player off bottom weight for Harry Rogers. Nell's Well is returning to the race after winning it last term for Sean O'Brien. Rachael Blackmore booked Benny The Duke for the first time.

Longhouse Poet finished sixth in the Thyestes Chase last season. He is 33-1 to win the current season's Grand National. His trainer Martin Brassil hopes he will improve for the seasonal return. He has been beaten on his seasonal returns in each of the past three years.

Gordon Elliott is trainer of Floueur, Jaycean and Coventry. Paul Townend is rider of Shewearsitwell. Cian Collins is a trainer for Sassy Yet Classy and Robinstown. Sean O'Brien is the trainer and owner of Nell's Well. Ray Cody is an eventing trainer. Benny The Duke has improved in jumping recently. The Racing Post app is now available. It's the world's number 1 horse racing app. The app offers game-changing odds comparison, exclusive daily big-name tipping and unrivalled app-only content. Longhouse Poet is heading Pertemps qualifier weights.