Sean Bowen Aintree day two rides blog: 'He could run a massive race'

With the Grand National only getting closer and closer, leading jockey Sean Bowen, who will be riding Three Card Brag, shares his day two Aintree blog.

I am really looking forward to riding Wade Out. He has a nice profile ahead of a premier handicap like this. His form has been very good this season. His one blip came at Cheltenham on Trials Day, but he bounced back last time out at Wetherby, scoring comfortably.

 He will be getting weight off most of his rivals in this contest, and I think he could run a massive race.

I suggested this race after Cheltenham because he is a very good jumper. His best form has come over 2m so far, but I do think he will stay this trip (2m5f) fine. If he gets into a good rhythm over these fences, I do think he could outrun his odds. 

It’s always a great thrill to jump the Grand National fences. I won this race with Mac Tottie in 2022, and it would be great to win it for a second time.

He obviously has a lot to find on his rivals in this Grade One contest. He has run well over this trip on his last two starts at Doncaster and Haydock, but this is a much tougher assignment. Califet En Vol and Mister Meggit look the ones to beat here.