Across The Bay
Donald McCain’s ten-year-old was prominent for a long way last year before weakening to finish 14th. His win at Haydock in December provides some hope but he unseated his rider at the same course in February.
Rating ** Odds 40-1
Alvarado
Looked set for a good season when beating a good field at Cheltenham in November but pulled up at the same course on New Year’s Day. Has won on all types of going and has an outside chance on his best form.
Rating *** Odds 40-1
Balthazar King
This horse is perfectly at home over Cross-Country fences and was up with the pace in the National last year. He weakened rapidly in the closing stages and reserves his best form for Cheltenham, winning at the festival for the second time this year.
Rating **** Odds 20-1
Battle Group
Won twice in the space of three days at Aintree last season, taking a Grade 3 hurdle and a listed chase. Has lost the plot completely this season including when refusing to race at Newbury in November.
Rating * Odds 33-1
Big Shu
Won the Cross Country Chase at the Cheltenham festival in 2013 and followed up in the La Touche Cup at Punchestown. Looked a little unlucky to finish third at the festival this year and a definite contender if lining up on April 5th.
Rating ***** Odds 25-1
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