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Last week I went back through the Grand National winners from 2005 onwards, and noted that both Hedgehunter and I Am Maximus had won the Bobbyjo in their races prior to Aintree which could be a pointer to Nick Rockett this year.
In the 19 GNs from 2005, six horses had won their previous race, four had come second, and two third. Nearly all of those would have been after the weights were announced.
Many Clouds can be excused a 6th in the Gold Cup, and similarly Noble Yeats and Comply Or Die ( 9th and 7th respectively in the Ultima or its equivalent).

[QUOTE="Jayhawk, post: 2696843, member: 68061"] Last week I went back through the Grand National winners from 2005 onwards, and noted that both Hedgehunter and I Am Maximus had won the Bobbyjo in their races prior to Aintree which could be a pointer to Nick Rockett this year. In the 19 GNs from 2005, six horses had won their previous race, four had come second, and two third. Nearly all of those would have been after the weights were announced. Many Clouds can be excused a 6th in the Gold Cup, and similarly Noble Yeats and Comply Or Die ( 9th and 7th respectively in the Ultima or its equivalent). [/QUOTE]

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