Tom Scudamore to return from injury at Crabbie's Grand National meeting

Tom Scudamore plans to be back in action before the start of the Crabbie's Grand National meeting next Thursday after being sidelined since suffering a fall at Uttoxeter on March 19.

Scudamore has been riding out at David Pipe's stable this week and is looking forward to being reunited with his two Cheltenham Festival winners - Colin Tizzard's Ryanair World Hurdle hero Thistlecrack and the Pipe-trained Un Temps Pour Tout, who lifted the Ultima Handicap Chase.

The jump jockey was battered and bruised when taking a heavy fall from Abracadabra Sivola in a three-mile novice handicap chase at the Staffordshire track.

"I've been back riding out at David's this week. I hope to ride next week before Aintree and hope to be back on Tuesday or Thursday, all being well," said Scudamore.

"I feel refreshed and I can't wait to get back.

"I just had some bad bruising. I took a few bangs and just took a little bit longer to get over it. I'm all OK again now."

Looking ahead to Aintree, he added: "I think Thistlecrack and Un Temps Pour Tout both go to Aintree. They are two fantastic ones to look forward to.

"David's got a few entries in the National, so we'll see what I ride nearer the time. Everything's OK and I'm just looking forward to getting back."