No jockey booked for Moor Lane yet

The ride on Martell Grand National favourite Moor Lane is still up for grabs, it emerged today.

Norman Williamson rode the gelding to victory on his comeback at Newbury in December while Barry Fenton was on board when the 10-year-old took last month`s Great Yorkshire Chase at Doncaster.

But Ian Balding is keeping his options open in the Aintree showpiece, for which Moor Lane is Coral`s 10-1 market leader.

'Barry Fenton or Norman Williamson might be possible jockeys for Moor Lane - it has yet to be decided,' said the trainer`s son and assistant Andrew.

'Moor Lane is in great form and has had it relatively easy since his win at Doncaster. My father Ian returns from South Africa today and Moor Lane will be trained when he`s back - he`s just been ticking over.

'Moor Lane is very much an intended runner in the Martell Grand National and he`ll have a preparation specifically geared towards the one day.

'Moor Lane will quite possibly have a run beforehand but I couldn`t tell you where or when - he`s entered at Cheltenham but it`s all got to be discussed and decided.'

The stable also have Logician in the National but Balding jnr said: 'If he did take his chance he would have to earn it between now and then so it`s a case of watch and wait.

'Logician`s main aim is Cheltenham and we`ll take it from there.'