See separate page for my analysis of the Grand National
Aintree 1.45 – My short list for this race consists of Cape Tribulation, Micheal Flips and Copper Bleu. Cape Tribulation let me down at Cheltenham but I remain convinced that he is better than he showed that day. I am hopeful of a big run from him but I have a slight preference for Copper Bleu who was a solid 4th behind Go Native at Cheltenham.
The 2.15 looks a race to savour with Tatenen, Song of Songs, Kalahai King and Cornas all making some appeal. Conditions should be just right for Kalahari King and he is the selection with the chief danger possibly coming from Cornas.
Al Eile is going for his fourth win in the 2.50 and poses a big threat to Celestial Halo who ran so well in the Champion Hurdle. The Irish horse comes into the race fresh though and that may give him the edge. Solwhit and the unexposed Fiveforthree are possible at bigger prices.
Three Mirrors is very much a spring horse and with condition in his favour should go close in the 3.25. Island Flyer scoped badly after disappointing in the Hennesey but has had a rest and also goes well fresh. I think he could go well while Crescent Island who was an excellent 3rd in the Jewson’s at Cheltenham and the in form Peter Pole are others to consider. Three Mirrors gets the selection though with a saver of Island Flyer.
For the last two races my selections are Qozak (5.00) and Lidar (5.35)
At Chepstow I am going for a couple of longish priced horses in De Welsh Wizzard (3.00) and Qulinton (3.35).
On the flat at Newcastle Mick Channon’s Archer’s Road gave us a winner the other day and I will stick with him in the 3.45.
Good luck
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