Grand National Festival Day 1 Tips: Paul Kealy’s Top Pick

The horse had received strong support at Leopardstown, with her odds shortening from 13-2 to 9-2, a significant move for a non-Mullins horse at that track. However, she appeared to have had an issue as she hung badly during the race. Despite this, if that run is overlooked, she offers good value based on her performance at Down Royal over Christmas. On that occasion, she convincingly defeated Sporting Glory by 13 lengths.

Sporting Glory subsequently went on to finish second in the Champion Bumper at Fairyhouse and then placed fourth on her hurdling debut in a Grade 2. Racing Post offers a collection of the best deals from various operators, all in one place. These offers are carefully selected and come from operators with whom our experts have firsthand experience.