This is an interesting type for the race; he has all the hallmarks of a plan.
A good fourth in last year's Irish National he has been run only over hurdles over a totally inadequate 2 miles this term; one of which very interestingly he won.
His handicap mark has been therefore very well protected and he gets in with only a feather weight.
He had the option of the Irish National and has been held back for this race.
so there you have it: well handicapped trained by Mullins looks to have been plotted up owned by JPM going perfect stays forever jumps well.
Now all of this is interesting enough - a bit of a yawn - as there are maybe a few others you can say the same about.
However the absolute bonus is that instead, with a profile as described, of being amongst the leading market fancies, he is available at around 75 or 80 on here (Ladbrokes remain a more realistic 25/1!
I have never seen a better value 80/1 shot in 40 years following racing.
Agreed, there will be plenty sayin he wont stay but he has only ever had the one run(Irish National 3m5f) over 3m+ ad i thought he ran a cracker in that, which qualified him for this
Has form on soft ground which looks to be a plus here - been kept over hurdles since the Irish National which looks like they were mindin their mark, solid jumper, low weight
Agreed, there will be plenty sayin he wont stay but he has only ever had the one run(Irish National 3m5f) over 3m+ ad i thought he ran a cracker in that, which qualified him for thisHas form on soft ground which looks to be a plus here - been kept ov