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| Aintree Grand National - 9th April 2011 |
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| Grand National 2011 | [full result] |
National Glory for McCain and Ballabriggs
09/04/11
1 Ballabriggs 14/1
2 Oscar Time 14/1
3 Don't Push It 9/1
4 State Of Play 28/1
5 Niche Market 16/1
40 ran Distances: 2l, 12l, 2l
TIME 9m 1.00s (fast by 13.00s) [Irish raider’s odds predictably contracted.
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However, all the money in the last few days has been for last year’s winner Quinz, who is only seven but looked precocious when landing the Racing Post Chase at Kempton last time.
Recommendation: Backstage (Niche Market and Calgary Bay already advised)
THE 2011 JOHN SMITH’S GRAND NATIONAL
Class 1, Grade 3, 950,000 total Prize Fund. 4.15pm, Aintree, Saturday, April 9, 2011, four miles and four furlongs. For six-year-olds old and upwards which are allotted a rating of 110 or more by the BHA Head of Handicapping following a review of the horses entered and after taking of races run up to and including February 13, 2011. Horses which are not qualified for a rating in Great Britain or Ireland at February 1, 2011, may also be entered. Such horses may be eligible for a weight providing the Handicapper is satisfied that the horse's racecourse performances to February 13, 2011, would merit a minimum rating of 110. To qualify horses must have run at least three times in Steeple Chases run under the Rules of Racing of the same Recognised Turf Authority up to and including February 13, 2011. At the Handicapper's discretion such horses may be allocated a rating. The decision of the BHA Head of Handicapping shall be final. No penalties after publication of the weights. Highest weight 11st 10lb. Entries closed February 1, entries revealed February 2 (102 entries, 3 subsequently scratched), weights revealed February 15, first scratchings deadline March 1 (82 remained), second scratchings deadline March 22 (74 remained). Five-day confirmation stage April 4 (65 five-day confirmations), final declaration stage 10.00am, April 7 - (maximum 40 declared runners), plus 4 reserves. Form figures supplied by Weatherbys and are correct up to and including the racing of Wednesday, April 6.
