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RACING/Aintree news:  Barry Geraghty is a 7 to 2 second favourite to be the leading rider at Aintree this week with a book of rides that includes the Gold Cup fourth Valley Henry in tomorrow's Martell Cup.

However, Valley Henry will have to cope with a strong Irish challenge in the race headed by Commanche Court who will be ridden by Geraghty's great rival Ruby Walsh.