Leopardstown proves an exception with no problems anticipated in advance of Sunday’s classic trials meeting
Gruelling ground anticipated for Aintree Grand National as weather continues to decimate racing programmeIntense Raffles just the ticket for JJ Slevin in Irish Grand NationalRyan Moore is on duty at the latter for Aidan O’Brien who sends Capulet for a mile contest, the winner of which gains entry to next month’s Kentucky Derby.
On Friday, the Jockey Club’s official going for the famous National course was soft, heavy in places. Potential heavy rain is forecast for early next week with an unsettled outlook generally for the entire three-day Aintree festival which starts on Thursday. “Vanillier doesn’t want it that soft, I know he’s slow, but he improves for a little bit of spring ground,” said Cromwell. “Limerick Lace wouldn’t want too much heavy in it either to stay that trip and Malina Girl would be in the same boat.”
“I would like to ride any of JP’s horses. I will be on weather watch and keeping an eye on what Mark Walsh rides but as I said I would be grateful to get on any of them,” said Townend. Each of the Guineas trials has filled its brief in recent years with the 2021 winner Poetic Flare going on to land the 2000 at Newmarket while the fillies Homeless Songs and Joan Of Arc secured classic glory in the Irish 1000 and French Oaks respectively.
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