The Waley-Cohen family, from Edge Hill, near Banbury, are having a week to remember at Aintree.

Even though they will not feature in today's Grand National, the father-and-son team of Robert and Sam, have already exceeded all their expectations.

After Sam had ridden Katarino, owned by his father to victory in the John Smith's Fox Hunters' Chase on Thursday, neither thought things could get any better.

But they completed a famous double over the National fences yesterday when Liberthine raced to success in the John Smith's And Spar Topham Chase yesterday.

Waley-Cohen was seen to good effect once again aboard the 16-1 winner.

Liberthine (pictured leading the way) took over from long-time leader Hakim coming to the last and the Nicky Henderson-trained mare stayed on well to win by one and a half lengths, while Pak Jack was a further five lengths back in third.

Waley-Cohen said: "She's a beautiful mare and I love riding these fences. She was always going so comfortably. She's just brave and so bold.

"It was great on Katarino here yesterday, and I knew what I wanted to do. It's brilliant."

Henderson added: "He's given her a beautiful ride all the way. Everything looked to go smoothly, she jumped well and he took the brave route.

"I always thought she would make a Grand National horse. I hope I can persuade Robert to keep her in training another year.

"She's been great and she'll make a wonderful broodmare.

"You need a bit of luck round here and in fairness Sam's very cool."