Those are the only ones I'll be considering for next year Cyc; from this year's. There will undoubtedly be some more coming along for a tilt and the winner may well come from one of them.
The good Doctor reckons Pineau De Re can emulate the great Red Rum and win back to back Nationals...Bob will be getting all excited In himself just at the thought.
As Cyc says it really is a lottery but that does make it exciting in trying to predict the winner. I had a sizeable bet on Teaforthree and was very disappointed with his run. I read Nick Scholfield's report in that the horse didnt travel with the same zest as last year and wasn't jumping with his usual aplomb. I'm guessing he just didn't fancy it and wasn't in the same mood. I was shocked when he fell though... hey ho try again next year!!
On reflection Vino Griego was incredibly well treated at the weekend having fallen 11 pounds in just 3 runs. The last time he ran off a similar mark he was 2nd in the âByrne Groupâ at last terms Cheltenham Festival. The big question, and the answer will be revealed tomorrow, is how will the handicapper react following his Aintree 2nd. A harsh reaction could see him once again ridiculously overburdened and forced into âopenâ Graded company. If put up to no more than 150, or thereabouts, connections may be tempted to target the big Aintree prize though. Although he has never gone further than 25 furlongs to date. Re the 2015 GN I see those bookie chappies make Saturdayâs 1-2-3 plus old boy Sam Winner (will he beat those other Samâs W-C and T-D to winning the event) joint faves at 25/1. Long Run is 28âs, people.
