TO again Nicky Henderson, or to not again Nicky Henderson? That’s the huge query on day one of many 2024 Grand Nationwide assembly.
At Cheltenham, a beleaguered Henderson dominated out most of his stars. Now, at Aintree, he unleashes Prestbury Park absentees like Sir Gino and Shishkin, however with us all guessing if they’re again to their greatest. Hendo, in you we belief. Do not allow us to down!
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I am privileged to be a part of the ITV group at Aintree, and keep in mind we begin every day with an Opening Present at 9.30am so do not miss the chat.
One of many conversations is bound to be in regards to the Henderson string, however I am glad to maintain the religion and hope the grasp of Seven Barrows is again within the huge time after a torrid interval which, after all, has additionally seen secure star Structure Hill dominated out for the season.
On ITV Henderson is straight into the highlight with the Grade 1 Juvenile Hurdle. The Grade 1s have lower up which implies each-way betting has been hit laborious.
I would have liked to provide Nurburgring one other go if there had been eight runnners.
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However with simply seven I’ve to stay with Henderson’s SIR GINO who must be too robust for the gifted Triumph runner-up Kargese. Sir Gino appeared particular when final seen at Cheltenham and proved he goes in heavy floor.
Henderson and De Boinville are again at it with Shishkin within the Grade 1 Aintree Bowl. Corbetts Cross is fascinating right here however that is a lot tougher than the Nationwide Hunt Chase and it is an enormous step up at school.
SHISHKIN actually ought to run enormous if displaying his King George kind and he goes properly right here because the defending champion of this race and winner of the Maghull as a novice.
For a lot of the massive race of the day for a lot of is the Grade 1 Aintree Hurdle. If Henderson will not be on tune I am stuffed as I will be supporting LUCCIA who I hope will love this step up in journey. She missed the Betfair Hurdle due to delicate floor however I’ve no worries about her on the floor.
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The Randox Foxhunters’ Open Hunters’ Chase is subsequent. I used to be just a little bit disenchanted with the defeat of Its On The Line at Cheltenham and he had a really laborious race so I will take him on right here. Not many of those are absolute mud lovers. One who’s, although, is the 2022 third ANNAMIX who goes for Patrick and Willie Mullins. An each-way likelihood.
Lastly the Shut Brothers Pink Rum Handicap Chase over two miles. Tough.
Sudden Occasion did this column a proper favour at Cheltenham however I am undecided he has the velocity of this and he is up 8lb. The one I like is enhancing secure companion HELTENHAM who’s on a hat-trick and I believe will journey properly off a robust gallop. One other each-way. Good luck!
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