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Boulton Group Midlands Grand National (Listed Open Handicap Chase) (GBB Race)
4m 2f 8y
Going: Soft
Surface: Turf
Draw Advantage: NoneYala Enki followed up a Cheltenham success with victory at Taunton last time and merits respect despite his hefty weight, while his presence helps keep some weight off the back of stablemate Truckers Lodge, who finished one place ahead of Achille in the Welsh National. Only one horse has carried more than 11 stone to success in the last 10 years, though, so it may pay to focus on the lightweight horses. Last year's winner Time To Get Up is only 4lb higher than 12 months ago and is better treated than Screaming Colours, who was fourth last year but is 9lb higher in this. Harry Fry has a pair of contenders in Momella and Captain Drake, but preference is for JERSEY BEAN. Oliver Sherwood's gelding took a big step forward when stepped up to 3m4f at Haydock last time and this marathon trip could suit Oliver Sherwood's charge even better.
Yala Enki followed up a Cheltenham success with victory at Taunton last time and merits respect despite his hefty weight, while his presence helps keep some weight off the back of stablemate Truckers Lodge, who finished one place ahead of Achille in the Welsh National. Only one horse has carried more than 11 stone to success in the last 10 years, though, so it may pay to focus on the lightweight horses. Last year's winner Time To Get Up is only 4lb higher than 12 months ago and is better treated than Screaming Colours, who was fourth last year but is 9lb higher in this. Harry Fry has a pair of contenders in Momella and Captain Drake, but preference is for JERSEY BEAN. Oliver Sherwood's gelding took a big step forward when stepped up to 3m4f at Haydock last time and this marathon trip could suit Oliver Sherwood's charge even better.