5.20 1m. 2f. 43yds. 11 Declared. William Hill NRMB On The Grand National Apprentice Handicap (Div 2) (Class 5 ) of £20,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €10,468.00 2nd - €4,912.00 3rd - €2,454.00 4th - €1,228.00 5th - €612.00
Formscan - DESTINADO gave the impression that his turn could be just around the corner when finishing second over 1m3f at Southwell last week, pulling clear with the eventual winner. Off a 1lb higher mark, he can make this return to turf a winning one. The forecast underfoot conditions should hold no fears for Fen Tiger, who was last seen finishing a close second over 1m4f at Brighton in September. He rates the main danger to the selection, while Val Bassett represents an in-form stable and completes the shortlist.