TOP-WEIGHT Minella Rocco has been pulled out of the Grand National along with Paul Nicholls’ Vicente and Beeves due to the ground conditions.
Jonjo O’Neill’s Minella Rocco had been well fancied to run a big race despite the weight.
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His absence means first reserve Thunder And Roses gets a run with J J Slevin booked to ride Mouse Morris’ 10-year-old.
Second reserve Delusionofgrandeur takes Vicente’s place in the field.
Third reserve Walk In The Mill replaces Beeves.
The ground is now HEAVY, SOFT IN PLACES on the National course.
Minella Rocco will not run in the NationalPA
Frank Berry, racing manager to Minella Rocco’s owner JP McManus, said: “It’s purely ground related, he’s just not as good in soft-heavy ground.
“It’s a real shame as he’s been aimed at this for a long time, but there’s no point him running on that ground.”
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