Young jockey Sean Bowen has claimed an important treble at Haydock taking his tally over fences to 10 which qualifies him to ride in the Grand National.

The 17-year-old will ride the Paul Nicholls-trained Mon Farrain in the world's most famous steeplechase next Sunday after his Haydock victory on Virak for the stable.

Bowen admitted he had been frustrated in his attempt to reach the standard but was now turning his attention to the National.

"I've been waiting for that for a while, but I'm glad I've got it and hopefully Mon Parrain will be a good spin in the National," Bowen said.

"I was very frustrated. Monday was the last day I could do it as Tuesday and Wednesday there are no jump meetings.

"Thanks to Paul for giving me the chances to ride these horses and it's great to get my 10 winners over fences.

"It will be great to ride in the National."

Nicholls will have four or five horses in the race.