Maggio forced to miss Aintree spectacular Maggio has been ruled out of the Randox Health Grand National at Aintree on Saturday. The 12-year-old, who carries the same colours as 2013 National hero Auroras Encore, has a problem and while it is not so serious, it is nevertheless a big blow for his connections. James Griffin, assistant to his father Patrick, said: "It's a minor issue and it's more a case of bad timing than anything. "He's just not 100 per cent, he's too good to risk and it's too good a race to take a chance. "He'll be back, but obviously it's hugely disappointing for a small yard like ours. "We didn't enter him for the Scottish National or the old Whitbread (bet365 Gold Cup) at Sandown, so we might aim him at the Perth Gold Cup. "We'll then bring him back for the Becher Chase and hopefully the National in a year's time." Maggio and Carlingford Lough are among six horses who were previously in the top 40 ruled out on Monday.
