Weird Results and Short-Priced Failures Shake Punters Ahead of Grand National Weekend

We are approaching the biggest betting race of the year with a sense of unease, as we have witnessed unexpected outcomes and overlooked competitors emerging victorious. One such instance was a 30-100 shot who had shown remarkable performance at Kempton over Christmas but disappointingly finished last in a recent race.

Jockey James Reveley described the horse’s sudden loss of energy as it straightened up for home, indicating a potential physical issue. The hope is that this issue can be addressed before the autumn, as the horse was expected to participate in the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris next month.