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Grand National Clues: Cloth Cap’s Aintree favouritism trimmed further after Kelso romp
Jonjo O’Neill’s Ladbrokes Trophy winner scores in Scotland on Saturday and is best priced 6-1 for April’s Grand National
Jonjo O’Neill’s Ladbrokes Trophy winner scores in Scotland on Saturday and is best priced 6-1 for April’s Grand National
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The Jonjo O’Neill charge was an impressive winner of the Ladbrokes Trophy Chase at Newbury in November.
And his National credentials were further enhanced this weekend with a Scottish rout of a field for which he was the lowest rated horse before the off.
His mark of 148 was not compromised by connections after his pre-Christmas victory in Berkshire.
Owner Trevor Hemmings will now be salivating at his preparation ahead of the Merseyside feature next month as he chases a remarkable fourth win in the race.
Hedgehunter, Ballabriggs and Many Clouds supplied previous heroics for the 85-year-old in 2005, 2011 and 2015, respectively.
And his next potential superstar was a noticeable market mover with bookmakers in the wake of the Listed bet365 Premier Chase.
Former Irish Grand National winner Burrows Saint is second in the betting (14-1) for trainer Willie Mullins, holding a same price as this season’s Welsh National victor Secret Reprieve.
Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up Santini is also a 14-1 shot, ahead of Tom Lacey’s Kimberlite Candy (16-1).
It was announced earlier in the week that two-time winner and reigning champion Tiger Roll will not bid for a third stint and second defence of his crown.
The Gigginstown House Stud owned National Hunt legend scored in Liverpool on back-to-back occasions between 2018 and 2019 under Davy Russell. 2020’s
Grand National meeting was cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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