With Albertas Run withdrawn from the National in March and Notre Pere also absent from the five day entries, there was a danger that the weights might rise by three pounds (putting Mon Mome on top weight of 11st 10lb).
However, trainer David Pipe has declared that the other horse allocated top weight, last year's totesport Bowl winner Madison Du Berlais, is now a definite runner - one of five horses from his stable due to take part.
Assistant trainer Chester Barnes said: "It has been decided that Madison Du Berlais will not take up his engagement in the Bowl at Aintree on Thursday, but will instead head for a crack at the John Smith's Grand National.
"Tom Scudamore will partner our nine-year-old in the showpiece after schooling him over our National fences at home, he jumped very well and everyone could not be more pleased with his preparation."
So if you have had an early bet on the race based on the weights and ratings trends you can rest easy as the handicap will now remain the same.
About Me
- DizzyJB
- I have been obsessed with the Grand National ever since Aldaniti was my first winner in 1981, aged nine. This annual preview has actually been going since 1992, long before blogs and social media, proudly boasting a strike rate of over 60% from the final shortlist until 2008 (although that's dropped to 50% in the last decade!). Enjoy reading this year's edition, but bet on my tips at your peril - they come with all of the necessary caveats and wealth warnings. If you do decide to have a flutter good luck!
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