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JenningsBet Midlands Grand National (Premier Handicap Chase) (GBB Race)

Off time: 15:01 | Winning time: 9m 12.87s

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Mr Vango^p,t⁵⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 12-0| J: Jack Tudor| T: Sara Bradstock| OR: 143

11/1

Has quickly made up into a smart chaser and followed up a winning return at Sandown (3m4f) with a game success in Peter Marsh at Haydock in January. Up another 3 lb but this really likeable type is a likely player in his hat-trick bid.

Form: 313P-11

Apple Away²⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-10| J: D R Fox| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR: 139| BF

9/2

Yet to score this season but she is knocking on the door and came in a clear second of 9 in Grand National Trial at Haydock four weeks ago. This longer trip promises to suit so big shout off just a 1lb higher mark.

Form: 51-4222

Galia Des Liteaux^p,t1²⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 11-8| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 137

11/1

Listed/Graded winner who showed she can also be competitive in staying handicaps when second in the Classic Chase at Warwick (29f) early last year. Not been in quite same form this season, however, so others are preferred.

Form: 48-2755

Iron Bridge^b1⁷⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 11-7| J: R P McLernon| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 136| BF

22/1

Useful handicapper but winless since 2022 and he failed to build on his reappearance Carlisle third when pulled up in Welsh National at Chepstow. Needs to get back on track after a break.

Form: 23P8-3P

Saint Davy^b1³⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-6| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 135

16/1

Made a promising start in this sphere when third at Sandown but hasn't gone on in two subsequent starts, a fading fourth of six in 23f Newbury handicap last month. Takes a big step up in trip now and others appeal more.

Form: 116-3F4

Tanganyika²⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: Miss V Williams| OR: 134

14/1

Very much on the up since sent chasing, scoring at Market Rasen (3m) then following up impressively at Carlisle (3m) last month. This demands more but he's a major player with better still to come now tackling a marathon trip for the first time.

Form: 30-5411

Egbert^p1²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-3| J: Tom Cannon| T: A King| OR: 132

33/1

Dual chase winner at up to 3m last season and added Haydock's Tommy Whittle in December. Running well, though held in third, when fell last in Eider at Newcastle since. No easy ride but he could have a part to play off the same mark.

Form: 12P-51F

Where It All Began^b²³

Age: 9| Weight: 11-3| J: D J Gilligan| T: G Elliott| OR: 132

28/1

Irish raider landed Grand National Trial at Punchestown last February. Hasn't come close to that form since though, looking increasingly temperamental and he fell in last month's repeat bid. Others appeal more.

Form: 148-P0F

Fortunedefortunata²³

Age: 8| Weight: 11-1| J: J Coen⁽³⁾| T: G Elliott| OR: 130

10/1

Irish challenger left his previous chasing efforts behind when bagging 17-runner handicap chase at Punchestown (27f) 23 days ago, overcoming last-fence error. Likely to do better still stepping up in trip. Well in the mix.

Form: 950201

Anglers Crag⁴¹

Age: 10| Weight: 11-1| J: Henry Brooke| T: B Ellison| OR: 130

20/1

A big improver for current stable after wind surgery last term, completing the four-timer in Newcastle's Eider. Caught the eye when fourth of 14 in Edinburgh National at Musselburgh last time so he's very much one to consider eased 1 lb.

Form: 11P-854

Knockanore^p²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-12| J: Freddie Mitchell⁽⁵⁾| T: R Potter| OR: 127| C

4/1

Opened his chase account over 2m4f here in December and took his form up a couple of notches when a wide-margin winner of Newcastle's Eider three weeks ago. Hiked up 10 lb but not taken lightly with talented 5 lb claimer Freddie Mitchell again up.

Form: 621331

Passing Well^p,t²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-11| J: G Sheehan| T: Jamie Snowden| OR: 126| C

11/1

Yet to score this season but this reliable sort has been placed on all five runs, a solid third of 17 to Knockanore in Eider at Newcastle 21 days ago. Can go well again.

Form: 4-22323

Ioupy Collonges^p⁴⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 10-11| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 126

12/1

Resumed winning ways in 3m1f handicap at Wincanton on Boxing Day and backed it up with a good second of 6 there following month when fitted with cheekpieces. This consistent can make his presence felt if his stamina holds out.

Form: P31-212

Bodhisattva^p²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-9| J: Callum Pritchard⁽⁵⁾| T: J C McConnell| OR: 124

14/1

Irish challenger is on a losing run but he posted a good second in the Edinburgh National at Musselburgh in February before unseating 18th in Eider at Newcastle three weeks ago. Possibilities.

Form: 6-P822U

My Silver Lining⁵⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 10-9| J: James Best| T: Miss E C Lavelle| OR: 124

22/1

Bagged Warwick's Classic Chase last season but she's been pulled up in three of her four runs this term, latest when tried in cheekpieces at Wincanton in January. Others more persuasive.

Form: 30-PP3P

Invincible Nao^h³³

Age: 7| Weight: 10-8| J: Caoilin Quinn| T: G & J Moore| OR: 123

8/1

On the up since the hood went on and bids for a hat-trick after a pair of handicap wins at Plumpton, getting up late on latter occasion over 28.5f. No forlorn hope on his first go over a marathon distance.

Form: 2U-5211

Non-Runners

Val Dancer²⁸

Weight: 11-3| Age: 8

T: Mrs M Rowley J: Charlie Hammond

Forecasts

Knockanore (4/1), Apple Away (9/2), Invincible Nao (8/1), Fortunedefortunata (10/1), Mr Vango (11/1), Passing Well (11/1), Galia Des Liteaux (11/1), Ioupy Collonges (12/1), Tanganyika (14/1), Bodhisattva (14/1), Val Dancer (14/1), Saint Davy (16/1), Anglers Crag (20/1), My Silver Lining (22/1), Iron Bridge (22/1), Where It All Began (28/1), Egbert (33/1)

This is wide open but KNOCKANORE proved a revelation on his first go over a marathon trip when routing his field in Newcastle's Eider Chase and with ground conditions again likely to be far from testing he can follow up with talented claimer Freddie Mitchell once more taking off 5 lb. The admirable Mr Vango is feared most in his hat-trick bid, although Tanganyika, Apple Away and Val Dancer all seem sure to have a say too. Invincible Nao completes the shortlist in a cracking Midlands National.