Noble Yeats 16/1 to defend Grand National crown

“It is testing out there but he’s handled it in the past. He won a bumper at Thurles on it and a maiden hurdle at Navan as well.

“One of his only bits of good ground form is in the National. He is a very versatile horse and was foot perfect today. I have no plan for him yet.

“Today was to get the show back on the road and we have plenty of options for him. He still seems to be going the right way.”

Of the Auteuil run Mullins added: “It just didn’t happen for him in France. He made the mistake at the second and James sensibly decided to look after him and pulled him up.

“The horse was none the worse for it and he showed that today. I’d imagine it will be Aintree for him again but there should be plenty of races for him between now and then.”

Bowen, who is based in the UK, said: “I’ve not had many rides in Ireland but it’s nice to get a winner here.

“I haven’t actually spoken to Robert (Waley-Cohen), but I think my winners over the National fences swayed him towards me.

“I’m very grateful and he is a lovely horse to get the ride on. He is a horse that wouldn’t impress you on the way around, he just does what he needs to do. Every time you ask him, he gives it to you.”

2023 Grand National betting

16/1 Noble Yeats, Stattler

20/1 Any Second Now, Win My Wings

25/1 Capodanno, Corach Rambler, Delta Work, Fury Road, Galvin, Hewick, Kittys Light, Minella Times, The Galloping Bear

33/1 Bar

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