Seven makes return at Punchestown Double Seven, last seen finishing third in the 2014 Grand National, makes his return to action in the Free Festival Upgrade Ticket Offer Hurdle at Punchestown. The Martin Brassil-trained inmate made great strides in the 2013-14 season, winning five times before heading to Aintree. Ridden by Tony McCoy and sent off the 10-1 joint-favourite, his supporters were given a great run for their money as he was beaten just over six lengths by Pineau De Re. Brassil said: "He's been coming along fine, he's been back with me a while now. "It won't be his ideal conditions at Punchestown, but we need to get a run into him. "Hopefully he'll show that there's some life in him, he's only turning 10. "He didn't disappoint us at Aintree last time so all being well that will be where we'll aim him again. He's rated so much lower over hurdles we'd be a bit silly running him off 150 in chases before then. "As long as he shows us some of his old spark, he'll have an entry in the National." In opposition is another old Aintree favourite in Seabass, who returned to winning ways for Ted and Katie Walsh 11 days ago, with Texas Jack and Embracing Change, two more horses better known for their exploits over fences, also in the eight-runner field.
