Granted a better surface this year Jacob expects another bold show.
“I was really looking forward to him last year and he did give me a great ride,” Jacob told Racing UK.
Ucello Conti didn’t quite get home in the National last yearAction Images - Reuters
“All his French form was on very soft ground so when the rain came I was really confident he’d run a massive race, which he did, but two out he looked the winner and maybe he didn’t quite stay.
“I’m hoping going back this year that we get good to soft ground, which will help him stay.
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“He had a great run in the Becher, he just got a bit tired after the last, he’s had a few good runs in Ireland, he was second in the Thyestes and had another good run in the Leinster National.
“Gordon is a master and I’m sure he’ll have him primed for the day and I’m sure he’ll run a good race again.
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