Well, it was another wonderful Grand National and after all my form study my selection fell at the first while my wife backed the winner. There can be little doubt that horse racing is good for the soul!
Betting issues apart I was pleased to see Silver Birch prevail as he looked made for the National back in 2005 only to have his chance thwarted by injury.
With the first 4 all carrying less than 11 stone the old trends thing was proved right again. Three of the first 4 were proven stayers and 2 had safely negotiated the National fences before.
There is just one runner from our list to follow on Sunday and that is Keenan’s Future in the 2.40 at Worcester. A novice hurdles winner last season his chasing career has not gone to plan so far. He ran out on his last run at Exeter so he is probably one to be a bit wary of.
See you tomorrow
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