It’s Day 1 of the Grand National Festival at Aintree and BetVictor Ambassador Rachael Blackmore is here to give us the lowdown on her 3 rides ahead of all the action.
Gin On Lime
Aintree - 13:45
Gin On Lime is my first of three rides today in the Manifesto Novices’ Chase.
She’s had a break since her last run at Cheltenham in November. That turned out to be quite a dramatic race, but she came out of it well, and since then, Henry has had time to freshen her up.
I didn’t think she jumped as well as she can that day, but she’s been schooling well, and I believe she’ll like it at Aintree.
Zarkareva
Aintree - 16:40
Next up, I’m on Zarkareva in the Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase.
She was a little disappointing the last day but seems in better form now.
Hopefully, she’ll be in the shake-up at the end.
Lady Excalibur
Aintree - 17:15
I’ve picked up a lovely ride for Alan Jones in the bumper on Lady Excalibur.
She’s a very nice Camelot mare who has already won around Aintree.
I should find out a bit more about her when I meet Alan, but I’m very much looking forward to riding her.
