Anxious wait as Some Neck camp hope for National run
McConnell’s grey is currently 42nd on the list.
John McConnell faces an anxious wait to discover if Some Neck is guaranteed a run in the Randox Grand National at Aintree.
Some Neck is number 42 in the handicap and needs two horses above him to come out at the 48-hour final declaration stage at 10am on Thursday if he is to make the top 40.
The next four in the handicap for Saturday’s big race will be named as reserves, to replace any non-runners announced by 1pm on Friday.
Blaklion is currently number 41 in the list following the five-day confirmation stage, with Welsh Grand National winner Secret Reprieve 43 and Kauto Riko 44.
McConnell is listening out intently for all the latest indications as to any last-minute absentees.
Some Neck was third to Tiger Roll in the cross-country chase at Cheltenham on his latest start, and his County Meath trainer reports the 10-year-old to have taken the race very well.
“We’re delighted with him,” said McConnell.
“He came out of Cheltenham very well, so we’re looking forward to it if we do get in.
“Simon Torrens rides him. He rides a lot for me and he’s schooled him. He’s a very good jockey, and it would be his first National mount.”
Follow us on Twitter racing365dotcom and like our Facebook page.
Racing Tips
Latest
-
Horse Racing
McCain enthralled with Hughes’ ‘David and Goliath’ title task
Champion jockey reduces gap behind Skelton to two at Cheltenham.
-
Horse Racing
Master Of The Seas sets sail in Craven
Classic contender leads home Charlie Appleby one-two.
-
Horse Racing
Tasman Bay carrying Derby dreams for Sir Mark Todd
Classic claims put to the test at Newbury on Friday.
-
Horse Racing
Summer special denies Oxted in Abernant
All-Weather Finals winner gets up to claim Newmarket prize.
-
Horse Racing
Her Indoors picks up Grade Three honours at Cheltenham
King filly back to winning ways following Festival run.
-
Horse Racing
Bellosa bounds to impressive winning start at Newmarket
Listed assignment could be next for striking Jane Chapple-Hyam victor.
-
Horse Racing
Harry Bentley raring to go for Hong Kong debut
Six rides booked for Group One-winning rider at Sha Tin on Saturday.
-
Horse Racing
Addeybb in top shape for Elleegant rematch – now just rain needed
Champion Stakes hero feels ‘much sharper’.
-
Horse Racing
Irish Legend on course for Classic Trial following racecourse spin
Hugo Palmer’s charge set for Sandown after Newmarket gallop.
-
Horse Racing
Ken Condon outlines Classic aims for star fillies
Thunder Beauty heading to Newmarket, while Miss Amulet is bound for France.