7th Apr 2017 | Grand National
Grand National Odds: Saphir Du Rheu
Finished fifth in the Gold Cup and well treated at the weights. Has won at Aintree before and a leading player for Paul Nicholls.
Saphir Du Rheu
form: -3F215
weight: 11-5
age: 8
trainer: Paul Nicholls
jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Verdict: Ran a huge race to finish fifth in the Gold Cup and effectively races off the same mark (156). Won the Mildmay Novices’ Chase at the track in 2015 and a classy performer on his day. Has run to a mark of 164+ on his last three starts and a big player
Rating: 8/10
Odds correct at time of publishing: 04:30 7th Apr, 2017 but subject to change