Rachael Blackmore and Minella Times face a mammoth task carrying topweight if they are to repeat last year’s Randox Aintree Grand National success this Saturday.
Minella Times will carry 11.10 in the world’s most famous steeplechase which he won so memorably under Blackmore a year ago.
The defection of his stable companion Chris’s Dream at Monday’s latest conformation stage means Minella Times will have to concede weight to all his rivals.
The last horse to carry topweight to National glory was Red Rum in his second Aintree success in 1974.
Red Rum carried 12st on that occasion compared to just 10.5 a year previously when overhauling Crisp in a legendary performance.
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- April 5, 2022
