Grand National Runner Profiles 11 – 20

Rogue Angel

Last won in March 2016 in the Irish Grand National – that is sure to win him a bit of favour here, but he hasn’t done an awful lot since, and warmed up for this race with a fifth in the Goffs Thyestes Handicap at Gowran in January. Any winner of the Irish National deserves our respect, especially at 33/1.

Highland Lodge

One of the more interesting runners at a big price, Coral are currently handing out as much 33/1 as you can get your hands on for the 11-year-old to win the Grand National. He pulled up in the Scottish National, but that’s his only finish outside of the top-two in four starts. Most notably, he was runner-up in the Becher Handicap Chase here last time. I like his chances and wouldn’t put anyone off a go.

Carlingford Lough

We had him backed at Leopardstown in the Irish Gold Cup last time, but he failed to deliver, finishing fourth in a race won by Sizing John. He made a couple of mistakes that day, and found little when asked going for home. There are better 33/1 shots out there for me.

O’Faolains Boy

Drumming up O’Faolains Boy is a hard sell and he arrives at Aintree with a recent record showing he has pulled up in three of his last five, and each of his last two. Does have talent, that’s a given, but as far as out of form horses go, he’s up there. I’d want more than 33/1 to get my interest. Winning this would be a massive upset.

The Crafty Butcher

Another for Willie Mullins, The Crafty Butcher has placed in three of his last four, falling in the spare at Punchestown. He went off as race favourite that day, and was going well enough when coming down. Backers will get over that, and take heart from his third at Wexford last time. 33/1 makes the experienced campaigner easier to give a chance to.

Thunder And Roses

Another who has not been doing an awful lot of winning of late, although he has placed second in two of his last three starts. That includes a runner-up at Fairyhouse behind Pleasant Company, beaten ½ a length. With the narrow winner a 16/1 shot here, Thunder And Roses looks overpriced at 33/1.

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