Grand National Day E/W Double...

Aintree 14:15 - Kruguyrova E/W
2m, Novices Chase Grade 1 (Class 1) - Good

The Analyst was a bit against putting this selection up as a tip seeing as he has a real soft spot the favourite Tidal Bay(Won) However the odds of the selection have made him have a second look, and although the french mare does have a lot of ground to make up on Howard Johnson's charge I feel the track should play to the strengths of this speedy youngster. This combined with the weight allowance and also form with the Nicholls runner in France (a 37l beating) has swayed me in her favour.
UP 5/1

Maybe just a bridge to far for this tough, tough mare, however it was ultimately a couple of serious jumping errors that put pay to her chances. Despite the result, this is still a season to remember for Charlie Egerton's gutsy 5 year old, who will be back next year to win her races.

Aintree 15:25 - Forest Pennant E/W
3m, Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Class 1 - Good

With the yard back into a bit of nick after a treble yesterday this jumps at me as a typical improver for the step up in trip. A good staying on fourth at Sandown last time out reads quite well and off a good mark today with Ruby on board, all looks well for a big run.
WON 9/2

A typically confident ride from Ruby Walsh meant that his mount Forest Pennant ultimately ran out a comfortable winner and scored by an official 1 1/4l's. Well backed before the off, 9/2 still looks a massive return for a staying hurdler to keep an eye on!

Grand National;

The Analyst can't go before giving 'one' of his selections for the main race itself. That horse is Bewleys Berry (5Th) who - touch wood, jumps these fences for fun. Second in the Beecher at the start of the season and falling on the second circuit when leading this race last year. All you can say is fingers crossed!

BHB Order Of Merit;

And one more thing.....good luck once again to William Frewen who has his beloved Lough Derg out again to try and claw back some points in the Order of Merit. Not long to go now, lets hope he does it.