As De Mee misses Randox Health Grand National As De Mee, a general 50-1 chance for the Randox Health Grand National, has been ruled out of Aintree due to a leg injury. Trainer Paul Nicholls had set his sights on the four-and-a-quarter-mile feature with As De Mee after he finished fifth in last year's Topham Chase and won the 2016 Grand Sefton over the National fences. However, a leg problem has scuppered those plans and Nicholls is hoping he will be back for next year's National instead. He told his Betfair blog: ''I'm disappointed to report that As De Mee is out of next week's Grand National after sustaining a minor leg injury. "It is tough luck on his owners Andy Stewart, his family and Dame Judi Dench who were looking forward to a big run from him as he has smart form over the Aintree fences. "I've been preparing As De Mee all season with the Grand National in mind. "Hopefully he might get there next year if he is back in full training by Christmas''
