Quinz for the National Quinz is almost certain to head for the John Smith's Grand National in the wake of his victory in the Racing Post Chase at Kempton on Saturday. Still a novice, the Philip Hobbs-trained seven-year-old found extra in the finish to hold off the challenge of Mount Oscar, giving the Minehead trainer a fourth win in the race. Although entered in the Stewart Family Spinal Research Handicap at Cheltenham, for which he is a general 10-1 chance, he has been put up 9lb for that and Hobbs said: "I'd say the National would most probably be the plan now, provided it is not soft at Aintree. "The reaction of the handicapper is pretty much what I expected." While still relatively inexperienced, Quinz has been allotted just 10st 8lb for the Aintree marathon. He is a best-priced 25-1 for the April 9 showpiece.
