9th Apr 2015 | Horse Racing
Aintree Tips: Sire De Grugy
After an injury hit preparation, the Champion Chase probably came too soon especially after a gruelling prep-race at Chepstow.
Silviniaco Conti proved that the market is often quick to dismiss a horse after one poor run and the same can be said of Sire De Grugy in the 3.25 Aintree.
His National Hunt season only got under-way in February because of injury and he’s been playing catch-up ever since.
Gary Moore needed to get a run into him before Cheltenham but a gruelling affair in the mud at Chepstow probably took the edge off him.
On paper his Chepstow victory didn’t amount to much, but the race was run at a strong gallop and to carry 11-12 to victory in soft ground was some effort.
I expect the Champion Chase came too soon but he still ran well to finish 4th.
He takes on a different set of horses for the Melling Chase but he shouldn’t be overawed. This is a horse who has won seven of his last ten starts and on ratings he is still a 170+ performer.
At the time of writing there is 8/1 available but I recommend taking the 15/2 (Bet365) with best odds guaranteed in case he drifts on the day.
Best Odds Guaranteed – Bet365
Back Sire De Grugy with Bet365 as they are best price and offer Best Odds Guaranteed. If the starting price (SP) is bigger than the current price, you get paid at the bigger SP.
Odds correct at time of publishing: 17:01 9th Apr, 2015 but subject to change
