3rd Apr 2014 | Grand National
Cross country specialist but he's improving and he stays well.
Big Shu
form: 211-23
weight: 10-8
age: 9
trainer: Peter Maher
jockey: Peter Buchanan
Verdict: Another cross country specialist but he’s improving and he stays well. If he handles conditions at Aintree he could run a big race.
Rating: 7/10
Odds correct at time of publishing: 12:14 3rd Apr, 2014 but subject to change
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