Grand National Runner Profiles 21 – 30

Alvarado

Also judged to be a 40/1 crack, it has been a while since we’ve seen Alvarado in winning form, too long for him to be considered a danger to the leading contenders, for Coral traders anyway. He warmed up for this race last month when being pulled up at the Cheltenham Festival, in a race won by Domesday Book. Really poor effort that day, and I’m surprised he goes here.

Doctor Harper

Another for David Pipe, but I think Doctor Harper going back to the yard as a National winner would catch even the great trainer by surprise. You never know, but we do have a fair idea given the fact he has thrown the towel in twice in his last four goes. Did nothing in the same race at the festival as Alvarado, but at least he finished, ending seventh. On that showing he’s better than Alvarado, but goes at the same odds.

Double Shuffle

Far from the most battle-hardened runner of the field, he has been doing the business recently though, and followed up a win at Kempton over the festive period with a second at the same track on his last go. He’s been a profitable horse to follow for punters, and has had an easy time of it for a seven-year-old. 40/1 gamble – there’s worse out there, we’ll say that.

Raz de Maree

Now, here we have a genuine contender at a tempting 40/1. The experienced campaigner may have seen better days, but he has been rolling back the years this season, winning the Cork Grand National late in 2016 and finishing second behind Native River in the Welsh National, not beaten much either. That form will be enough to impress each-way punters.

Regal Encore

I’d be telling fibs if I said I thought this horse had a shot at glory. A 40/1 go, I’d make him bigger, and you probably would do too after learning that he has finished just two of the last eight races he has started. Pulled up six times, we can’t ignore that. Was woeful last time out at Cheltenham, making mistakes and calling it a day.

Bishops Road

50/1 shot, and it’s beyond me how he’s a bigger price than Regal Encore. When this fella is in the mood he is a very capable horse, and you won’t get caught out for fitness or stamina on him. Won a Grand National Trial last year, and placed at Haydock in good company in January. Ticks a few boxes for the price.

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