Leighton Aspell Chasing History In Aintree Grand National
Written 2 years ago by Will O'Callaghan
Last year’s winner Many Clouds heads a maximum field of 40 runners for the 2016 Aintree Grand National with the bookies expecting one of the busiest days of their year.
Mike Vince looks ahead
Two-time winner Ruby Walsh was ruled out last night with a broken wrist.
His place on the Willie Mullins-trained Sir Des Champs will be taken by Nina Carberry.
Leighton Aspell attempts to make history.
He wants to become the first jockey to win the race three times in a row.
Aspell rides Many Clouds, who he guided to victory last year – and who’s the favourite this year.
Three-time champion trainer Nicky Henderson is expecting a competitive race
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