Vieux Lion Rouge in the Becher.
I was at Aintree for the national, and i religiously back a 100/1 shot, this turned out to be this horse. It absouloutely breezed round be course and its jumping was excellent. With 3 out it was well in contention and unfortunately I think the bog pit ground and distance took its toll.
The fences don't bother the horse, the ground should be a little better, and it's a drop back in distance. Currently 9/1, I was on it quite a bit Anti Post with Betfred at 20/1. Suprised to see it so short with some of the horses in the race, but as a 7YO I think this horse has a very bright future.
I wouldn't be the greatest fan of Scu but that was as good as any ride I've seen recently.
My bets [1pt win on each ]
12.30 Aintree-The Fresh Prince @ 6-1 [Betfair Sports]
12.35 Chepstow-The Bay Oak @ 9-2 [Bet 365]
1.05 Chepstow-Sykes @ 6-1 [Bet 365]
1.20 Sandown-Some Kinda Lama @ 15-2 [Bet Victor]
1.45 Wetherby-Two Smokin Barrels @ 4-1 [Boylesports]
2.20 Wetherby-Boite @ 11-4 [Bet 365]
2.25 Sandown-Consul De Thaix @ 5-1 [Bet 365]
2.40 Aintree-Cocktails At Dawn @ 17-2 [32 Red]
3.20 Chepstow-Lamb Or Cod @ 7-1 [Stan James]