3.00 4m. 2f. 8yds. 17 Declared. JenningsBet Midlands Grand National (Premier Handicap Chase) (GBB Race) (Class 1 ) of £160,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €90,032.00 2nd - €33,920.00 3rd - €16,976.00 4th - €8,480.00 5th - €4,256.00 6th - €2,128.00 7th - €1,056.00 8th - €544.00
Formscan - It's difficult to weigh up the chances of J'arrive De L'est, who makes his first start over regulation fences for this stable after finishing runner-up in a couple of cross country races at Cheltenham. The form of those contests does look strong and he warrants a lot of respect, but AWORKINPROGRESS appears a more solid option on this occasion. He has a terrific record of six wins from seven starts over fences and produced a career-best performance when landing the Surrey National at Lingfield most recently. An extra five furlongs is expected to suit and he is capable of defying a 5lb rise. Deafening Silence has done little wrong in three starts so far this season and must enter calculations, while Alcedo could surprise one or two at longer odds.