Hi all,
The first day of the Aintree Grand National Festival and I have couple of selections from that meeting.
Aintree
1:45 – La Bague Au Roi –13/8 @ William Hill & Ladbrokes – Is the one they all have to beat on form. The mare has won all four of her starts over fences. She missed Cheltenham to come here and hopefully connections decision to miss that festival will be rewarded.
2:50 – Clan Des Obeaux – 5/2 @ William Hill & Bet365 – I’m a bit surprised that the King George winner isn’t the favourite. The 7-year-old impressed when winning at Kempton and then at Ascot in February. Looked like he either failed to get 3m 2f, when 5th in the Gold Cup, and/or wasn’t suited by the track. The return to a flat track and today’s drop-in trip to 3m 1f should be more in his favour.
Chelmsford
7:00 – Main Street – 13/2 @ Paddy Power – The selection is interesting returning to Chelmsford, 2 wins from 2 runs, including C&D, for his previous trainer. Now with David Elsworth, the 4-year-old ran well when a close up 3rd at Lingfield two starts back. Has a strong form although he needs to settle better than he did on his last run.
Cheers
John