So now that the word is out that yours truly is in fact the real star of the show here at Today FM, I’ve decided to put my new found fame to some good use by giving you all the inside track on the Aintree Grand National.
After a great win at the Irish Grand National on Monday SHUTTHEFRONTDOOR is getting lots of attention, not least because he’s carrying the legendary champion Anto Mac (that’s Tony McCoy to you) for his last ever Grand National. He’s a little bit on the young side though so I could see the pressure of it all getting to him before the day is out.
Despite the family connection, my cousin GODSMEJUDGE should have a great run out on Saturday. He won the Scottish National two years ago and almost did it again last year so the distance will be no bother to him at all. He’s got youth on his side too so he’s a decent bet if you fancy a flutter.
You’d think with a name like FIRST LIEUTENANT he’d be fairly regimental with his diet but I know that he’s piled on a few pounds over the last wee while so not sure I’d fancy him to last the distance. He does have the advantage of having Nina Carberry on his back though, so you never know.
The equine equivalent of Alex Higgins AL CO ran a stormer last year to win the Scottish Grand National and, once he stays off the sauce, should have no bother covering the course at Aintree.
As the name might suggest THE RAINBOW HUNTER is easily distracted. He unseated his rider in this race in both 2013 and 2014 because a young filly caught his eye (shhh, don’t tell his trainer!). He’s only had one run out this year at Kempton and that didn’t end well either. All that said, when he’s focused he can really pull it out of the bag – he’s bang on target for weight and a good age too so has a good outside chance.
Although he lives in fantasy land when he’s not running, ROYALE KNIGHT actually stands a decent chance and has a great track record of never falling or refusing a fence. On the lighter side he’s a pretty nifty mover around the bends too.
I don’t have a lot of time for NIGHT IN MILAN. He’s a bit of an arrogant fecker truth be told so despite the bookies nods, give him a wide berth. If he wins, I’ll chew my tail...
Here's what I'll be up to while they're all having a nice little run around...
