Grand National 2023: Who could be Aintree headline makers?
Russell won the National twice with Tiger Roll for Elliott and O'LearyThe Grand National is the missing big race from the CV of Irish trainer Jessica Harrington, who has won the Champion Hurdle, Champion Chase and Cheltenham Gold Cup.
"So far, so good. I have got to get an operation and probably some radiotherapy, so there is still a bit to do, but I might get some hair back - that would be lovely."Harrington's friend Nicky Henderson is another who has the National missing from his record. "It's been a long haul and I haven't finished yet. But that is the one obvious race I'd love to win - doesn't everyone?The last time a Welsh-trained horse returned victorious from the big Aintree race was in 1905 when Kirkland triumphed, but there are three decent contenders this yearLast year's Summer Plate victor Francky Du Berlais will be sent out from Peter Bowen's Pembrokeshire stables.
"It's been tough for him and the family, but he's at home recovering now and everything is certainly going the right way," said Thomas, who trains at a property near Cardiff owned by Walters. Cancelled, third, second. If anyone deserves a victory for sheer persistence it's Ted Walsh and his horse Any Second Now.
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