Gordon Elliott is set to saddle a team of eight runners in pursuit of a record-equalling fourth Randox Aintree Grand National success on Saturday.
Having used Silver Birch’s victory in 2007 as a springboard to his stellar career, Elliott subsequently landed the National back-to-back in 2018-19 with Tiger Roll.
Now he has an opportunity to join legendary figures Fred Rimell and Red Rum’s trainer Ginger McCain as a four-time winner of the world’s most famous steeplechase.
Elliott indicated on Tuesday that Delta Work will lead his National squad that also includes the highly-fancied Escaria Ten and last year’s fifth Farclas.
He has opted to switch Battleoverdoyen to Friday’s Topham Trophy over the National fences which will allow his stable companion Death Duty to be promoted into the race when a final field of 40 is declared on Thursday.
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- April 6, 2022
