The handicapper has given this horse a real chance now rated 142. It was only a couple of months ago Tizzard was talking this horse up to be a Gold Cup horse.
Has ran relatively poorly this season in competitive graded races. Its run last time out was promising and the handicapper has dropped him a further 5lbs.
The key to this horse is good ground and he should get it on Friday looking at the current weather forecast. It ran third in a very competitive Hennessy last season of a mark of 145. Tizzard is showing signs of returning to form after a quiet season.
Given the obvious luck in running this horse is definitely no 33/1 shot.
Also backed Rathlin who I think is a big price as well at 33's. Will be the first time it has had it's requried decent ground since Aintree last year when ran a decent race 8l behind Boston Bob in the Melling chase. Beat Radjdhani Express and would be weighted to beat Ballynagour now and they are both about half Rathlins price. Morris' horses also seem in form with a big priced 2nd and 4th in yesterdays Irish National.
Backed him as well.Also backed Rathlin who I think is a big price as well at 33's. Will be the first time it has had it's requried decent ground since Aintree last year when ran a decent race 8l behind Boston Bob in the Melling chase. Beat Radjdhani