Nassalam to miss Welsh National defence

Chepstow Racecourse has hosted the Welsh Grand National since 1949

Nassalam will miss the chance to defend his crown at the 2024 Welsh Grand National at Chepstow Racecourse.

The seven-year-old, trained by father and son duo Gary and Josh Moore, cruised to a 34-length win in last year's race.

Trainer Josh Moore told At The Races: "He's missed some key bits of work at home, he just needs a bit of time and this has come too soon."

Eight-year-old Monbeg Genius is the current bookmakers' favourite for this year's race, which is scheduled for Friday, 27 December.