Nina has Character for National Nina Carberry will once again take the ride on Character Building in the John Smith's Grand National at Aintree on Saturday week. John Quinn's 11-year-old was a leading fancy for the world's most famous steeplechase a year ago and, although he managed to complete the course, he was ultimately well beaten into seventh. However, the grey runs off a 5lb lower mark this time around and Quinn believes his charge can improve on that initial effort over the giant fences. "He's in good form and we're very happy with him at the moment," said Malton-based Quinn who added; "Nina Carberry rides him again and hopefully he'll run a good race."
