Take a risk on veteran chaser landing the big one for Richards
| Published date | 07 April 2021 |
| Publication title | Weekender |
Yala Enki Paul Nicholls; 11; 11st 3lb Mount of Bryony Frost so should attract plenty of attention on the day. An 11-year-old but don't let that put you off as he is in the best form of his life. Fell at the first on his only attempt at the National fences in the Becher Chase, but he has proven stamina, is very consistent and might surprise a few on the day should his jumping hold together this time.
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Burrows Saint Willie Mullins; 8; 10st 13lb Hugely impressive winner Irish Grand National and rall-conquering Willie Mulliof the 2019 esides at the q g ins stable.
Was a warm order for this race last season and his campaign has been geared towards this again. Big chance. Magic Of Light Jessica Harrington; 10; 10st 13lb Hugely admirable mare who was second to Tiger Roll in 2019 despite making a shuddering error at the last. This has been her target ever since and should give another good account of herself if her jumping, which can be error-prone, holds together. Each-way chances.
Acapella Bourgeois Willie Mullins; 11; 10st 12lb Consistent sort who beat stablemate Burrows Saint last...
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