Tiger Roll features among 89 remaining Grand National entries

By Timeform — published 26th February 2020

Tiger Roll features among 89 remaining contenders for the Randox Health Grand National at Aintree on April 4.

History awaits Gordon Elliott's remarkable 10-year-old, who is due to complete his preparations at the Cheltenham Festival when he attempts to win there for a fifth time in all.

No horse has ever claimed the Aintree spectacular in three successive years, but Tiger Roll is currently favourite to do just that.

WHAT A HORSE HE IS!

Tiger Roll becomes the first back-to-back winner of the #GrandNational since Red Rum, with a superb performance once again!

(🎥@RacingTV))

pic.twitter.com/l0kDN5YPrm
— Timeform Live (@TimeformLive) April 6, 2019

Last year's runner-up Magic Of Light is on course despite finishing well behind Tiger Roll recently in the Boyne Hurdle. Prior to that she had been in fine form, winning at Newbury and Ascot.

Her trainer Jessica Harrington said: "Magic Of Light is in good form. She wasn't as slick at her hurdles in Navan, but I think the ground was just too heavy for her.

"The Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham was an option, but the race looks very competitive - she would have been taking on two talented mares in Benie Des Dieux and Honeysuckle if they run. With that in mind, she will go straight to Aintree.

"She has a nice weight for Aintree and we are looking forward to taking her back there."

Stablemate Jett is also in the mix, having run well in top company the last twice.

"Jett is our other contender for the Grand National and the plan would be to run him, provided the ground is suitable," said Harrignton.

"He prefers better ground to testing conditions, but he has run some fine races in defeat this season.

"I have been delighted with him and think there is plenty more to come from him.

"He stays very well and is a good jumper and has plenty of tactical speed."

Tiger Roll's stablemate Delta Work, a strong fancy for the Gold Cup next month, was one of 16 horses taken out, alongside Chris's Dream, Missed Approach, the injured Native River and Noble Endeavor.

Those still outside the top 40 include Give Me A Copper, Takingrisks and Le Breuil (61).

The next scratching stage is March 17.

1st		3. NATURAL RULER (IRE)	13/82.62f
2nd	1¾	11. WARRIOR LION	80/181
3rd	ns	5. MISS PALOMA	9/25.5

1st			6. KNIGHT TEMPLAR	14/115
2nd		hd	4. C'MON KENNY	17/29.5

1st			4. SQUIRE DANAGHER	5/42.25f
2nd		hd	7. PSALM (IRE)	9/25.5

1st		3. ARCTICIAN (IRE)	6/17
2nd	¾	14. STACEY RACEY	12/113
3rd	ns	13. KITAAB	11/43.75f

1st		4. CHURCH MOUNTAIN (IRE)	11/26.5
2nd	1¼	8. KONIAG (IRE)	16/117
3rd	sh	7. DANCING STEVE (IRE)	10/111

Tiger Roll features among 89 remaining Grand National entries

Related Horse Racing Links

HORSE RACING TIPS AND FEATURES

Timeform TV Focus: Saturday 12 October

Timeform's Top Flat horses in Britain and Ireland

My Timeform: Three handicappers to note

Ratings Update: Reaction to the Cambridgeshire Festival

Timeform's Jumps Horses To Follow 2024/25: Out now

Timeform's View: Cheltenham Festival changes

TIMEFORM RACE CARD PDF DOWNLOADS

Horse racing free bet offers

Bet £5 get £20 in Free Bets

GET £30 IN FREE BETS WHEN YOU SIGN UP AND BET ANYTHING

Bet £10 & Get £30 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365

LATEST HORSE RACING RESULTS

20:30 DUNDALK

20:15 KEMPTON PARK

20:00 DUNDALK

19:45 KEMPTON PARK

19:30 DUNDALK

19:15 KEMPTON PARK

19:00 DUNDALK

18:45 KEMPTON PARK

18:30 DUNDALK

1st		11. BREATHLESS SPIRIT (IRE)	15/28.5
2nd	1½	6. ROCKIT TOMMY	7/24.5
3rd	nk	8. THE GLEN ROVERS	3/14f

1st		1. BLUES EMPEROR (IRE)	4/15
2nd	½	4. TAMRAT (IRE)	5/16
3rd	1½	2. TOKENOMICS (FR)	11/43.75f

1st			1. FRENCH MASTER (IRE)	8/131.61f
2nd		6	3. ALNAYEF (IRE)	22/123

1st		8. EDDIE G (IRE)	7/18
2nd	1¼	9. LITTLE EMPIRE (IRE)	14/115
3rd	ns	7. PUNK POET (IRE)	6/17