Maree set for Welsh National again Raz De Maree is all set for another crack at the Coral Welsh Grand National on December 27. The 12-year-old ran a tremendous race to finish second to Native River in the Chepstow showpiece 12 months ago and is only 1lb higher this year. He warmed up for another tilt at the marathon handicap chase with an encouraging run to finish second in a handicap hurdle over three miles at Southwell earlier this month. "He ran a cracker in Southwell," said the Navan handler. "I was very happy with him on ground that was plenty quick enough for him. Over that trip, he was flat to the boards all the way. "He ran a great race so it's Chepstow next."
