2.25 An Tailliur 1/2 pt ew @ 8’1 Bet365 6 places – Looked to be getting a second wind when clumsy at the last in the Pertemps Network Final at Cheltenham. Conditions should be similar today and holds a decent chance
3.00 Dark Raven 1/2 pt ew @ 4’1 firms offering 4 places – Looked to be in with a should before fading late on in the Supreme at Cheltenham. That looks very strong form with the 11th wining yesterday
3.35 Flooring Porter 3/4 pt ew @ 5’1 (NAP) – Looked to have the field in trouble until a mistake 2 out seemed to taken the stuffing out of him in the Stayers at Cheltenham. Had a rushed preparation that day so its not hard to envisage a much fitter and race sharp animal this time around
4.15 Shakem Up’Arry 1/2 pt ew @ 15’2 William Hill 5 places – A very trappy contest , but the selection does look as thought this sort of test may suit and he did run very well at Cheltenham
5.15 Grand National – Corach Rambler 1/2 pt ew @ 10’1 firms offering 6 places – Looks well in on the Cheltenham win and with connections seemingly targeting this for a while and his style of running ( only seems to do enough ) should be on the premisses. Roi Mage 1/2 pt ew @ 40’1 firms offering 6 places – Catches the eye with the jockey booking of Felix De Giles who rides exclusively in France these days. Does have plenty of decent form in France and on deep ground over staying trips so todays test should be ideal. Any Second Now 1/2 pt ew @ 16’1 / 14’1 firms offering 6 places – Really does like these fences having been placed in the last two runnings. Is higher in the weights this time but the ground has very much come in his favour. Gaillard Du Mesnil 1/2 pt ew @ 12’1 firms offering 6 places – Looks the class act of the race and has no stamina doubts , should run a very good race
ITV Double
I have not gone with a double today ( yesterdays hit with a place and a 16’1 winner ) so instead I have given 4 selections for the National