Wadham excited about National bid Lucy Wadham is focused on producing Le Reve to run for his life in the National rather than thinking she might make racing history. If the eight-year-old lands the world's greatest steeplechase, the Newmarket handler would become only the fourth female trainer to win the National after Jenny Pitman, Venetia Williams and Sue Smith. She would also bridge an 87-year gap for Newmarket-based runners. The last National winner to hail from the Headquarters of British Flat racing was Gregalach in 1929, trained by Tom Leader. Newmarket was responsible for no less than four winners in the 1920s. "It is very exciting for the whole yard, but it is a bit nerve-wracking, too," said Wadham. "I think the owner (Pat Betts) saw it as a no-brainer and that it was the obvious race to go for and I'm happy with that. "The two that stand out to me are Silviniaco Conti and Holywell, but I think it will be a very good race if everyone who says they are running end up running. "Obviously the favourite Many Clouds is a very worthy one and will be tough to beat. "If we get in the first six I will be over the moon. "It would be fantastic to win it, but I don't dare think about that yet, I just want to get him there in good shape."
