Seven races take place at Aintree on Thursday
Gold Cup runner-up Gerri Colombe is set to meet last year’s winner Shishkin in the Aintree Bowl on Thursday.
Gerri Colombe is owned by Brian Acheson’s Robcour operation and the same colours will be sported by the Mouse Morris-trained Gentlemansgame in the race.Shishkin, winner of the race 12 months ago for Nicky Henderson, will attempt to put a dreadful Cheltenham behind the trainer after he withdrew many of his intended runners due to the form of his string.
Il Etait Temps, third in the Arkle, steps up in trip for Willie Mullins, while Blow Your Wad and Colonel Harry complete the quintet.
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