Any Killyglen supporters chuffed with that?

Stuart Crawford (Killyglen 10st 4lb)

"Off that weight you'd be fairly hopeful he'd get in the race, and that is the main thing.

"The horse is in good form and he'll probably have a run somewhere during the first weekend in March.

"He could go the same route as last year and run in the Grimthorpe Chase at Doncaster, or he could go to the Premier Chase at Kelso or a handicap chase in Leopardstown.

"Doncaster would probably be the favourite option at this stage, but it would be ground dependant.

"He nearly made it round Aintree in the Grand National last year and he's a good jumper. With that bit more experience under his belt, I'd be hopeful he would get round this time and run a big race."

50th on the list, number 69 was last one in last year so almost a certainty to get in.

Thought I'd been a clever clever boy last year backing Killyglen big time; am sure he'd have been placed but probably wouldn't have beaten Ballabriggs.  Got to give him another chance.

I've backed Killylgen quite heavily and was hoping to have seen him out by now. He's missed the prep races that the trainer initially mentioned as possible. Hope there's nothing amiss and that they get a run into him soon, even if it's a spin over hurdles. Anyone have any info?

Thought that was a really nice prep.  Closed down the leader when asked and seemed to have plenty left in the tank at the finish.

nice hopefully shorten up nicely

I was quite expecting him to get beat on that going(had changed to soft from the morning).Really did seem effortless. Hopefully drier at Aintree.

backed it today as it was crossing the  winning post. Happy with 33's

Killyglen on course for Aintree


By Gary Carson irishracing.com

Killyglen ran out a cosy winner of the Daily Mirror Chase at Down Royal, setting up another tilt at the Grand National.

The Presenting gelding was bang in contention at Aintree last year before falling four from home and connections are hoping for another big show this time.
Robbie Power settled his mount behind the leaders before making his move before the second last in the 3m2f contest today.
Stuart Crawford's charge kicked on from front-runner Saddlers Storm before the last and a fine leap there settled matters.
Power could afford to ease his mount going to the line as he recorded a convincing five-and-a-half length success.
The winner had been backed from 9/4 into 13/8 this morning before being sent off 15/8 favourite on course.
The runner-up Saddlers Storm had attracted support from 6/1 before racing and was returned 4/1 second choice.


"Robbie will ride him in the National," revealed Crawford.
"He was running a big race in third last year when he fell. He was tracking the leader in fact.
"Everything has been geared towards the National this season whereas last year we only decided to go for it a few weeks before the race.
"He was due to run in the Grimthorpe at Doncaster a few weeks ago but had a palate operation and was not quite right for it so came here instead.
"That ground wasn't ideal for him. He's better off this year in the National as he's dropped 4 or 5lb."


Crawford has his string in fine form and has had 11 winners this season between Ireland and Britain.


The winning owner Davy McCammon, who hails from Larne, missed the success as he is currently on holidays in Benidorm.

Agree with Roger The Butler, Killyglen goes to Aintree with every chance particularly with just 10-4 on his back following on from his eyecatching run in last year's race, connections have been very clever this season in maintaining a handicap mark of 141.
Quite impressed with his victory at Down Royal last week, jumped the first two a bit dodgy but soon settled down, jumping well and was very much on top in the end,just the type of race to get him fighting fit for the big race,
Its all systems go now and hopefully will be cheering him home from the Princess Royal Stand having backed him at 40's and 33's

Killyglen ticks all the boxes this year as the best handicapped horse in the race,25/1 is absolutely massive,he was jumping like a buck last year but got caught out by 2 on the bounce,this year will be a different kettle of fish as he is back in great form  and the race has been targeted.i always like to see a horse who has shown a bit of class in the past,for me killyglen has a similar profile to a past winner like royal athlete,who went off at around even money for the RSA,killyglen has played it in the big league in the past with stars like kauto,he was a fantastic winner of the big novice at aintree and still travels like a good horse,personally i was waiting to see if he still had the legs to win a race,his downpatrick win confirms just that,the preparation looks spot on.

Keep topping up small amounts on this and Chicago Grey.

People thought the same about hedgehunter,when he fell

Or not been good enough

You've got to concentrate on the dam for the stamina. WER's dam is by the same sire as Chicago Grey's i.e. Lord Americo. As a stallion rather than a damsire Lord Americo only ever had one winner over four miles from over 30 attempts (Garryvoe). The thing with WER is that he should stay i.e his stride won't be shortening like Big Fella Thanks' and Niche Market's did last year but it's at what speed he does it. Do you agree? I just think he's slow. He reminds me one hell of a lot like another King runner that, unlike WER yet, had previously won over four miles and that's Bear On Board. Just found it happening a bit too quick but was a confirmed stayer.

There is something in a pedigree. Just check out how many winners Roselier produced over four miles. Old Vic has produced the last two winners over four miles and Sadlers Wells stallions have produced the last four winners over four miles.

Apologies, you said 36, not 27.

* Roselier

That strong gale stuff is utter pony
I will file it along with worthless,headgear,french bred,and grey horse stats

How many grand national winners has roselier produced?