Equinties - Lorcan sidelined

February 22, 2023

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Grand National hero retires 

It was all things Grand National yesterday at the weights lunch (we’ll get onto that), but before even the amuse-bouches had hit the tables, big news was released from the connections of MINELLA TIMES, as they decided to retire their National hero.

Partnered by Rachael Blackmore, he carried the sporting role model to a historic success in 2021 at Aintree, and although there were no fans there to experience the success, it was still an unbelievable and history-making moment for the sport. 

Following the news, Blackmore said: "He's such a special horse for me. He gave me the best day in racing I've had, there's a lot of hot competition for that but it was such an incredible day. You have so much gratitude for a horse when they give you something like he did."

Happy retirement, Minella Times!

Grand National weights

And from the main dinner itself, the Grand National weights were revealed yesterday ahead of the world famous race in less than two months. 

Racing Twitter comments: 

Mullins' thoughts on MR INCREDIBLE:

Across the rest of the day, Gordon Elliott said that the Grand National has been the season-long aim for DELTA WORK (are the Cross Country backers worried?), Kim Bailey has been planning HAPPYGOLUCKY for the National for nearly two years, and Peter Fahey believes the National is the “ideal race” for THE BIG DOG.

Keep a watchful eye on how these horses are preparing ahead of Aintree. 

Lorcan gets 18 days

And finally, we spoke about Lorcan Williams yesterday and it was confirmed yesterday that the young jock will get 18 days on the sideline after breaking the whip regulations on the weekend. 

As expected, Racing Twitter was a serious mess after this news. 

Look, as much as the rules maybe aren’t right and are non-understandable, as things stand, they are in place, so if someone breaks the rules, there will be consequences durrr.

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Doncaster

Doncaster is a big galloping track and will make a suitable test for the fave INOUI MACHIN who was seen staying on strongly when green first time out. 

Similar can be said for BEEP BEEP BURROW who passed rivals to finish 5th. 

I don't think the others have a chance and expect these two to fight it out on their own for the W.

Today's best stats

The only real qualifier today is the well-handicapped THE WREKIN 17.22 for Henry Daly. Tom O'Brien in the plate who lands 1 in 3 for the yard at this track and Henry targets these races. The others have a bit to find with this horse.

Risk On

Blogger has just posted the NAP. FUCK.

Finndog is backing THE CONNECTOR in the 16.35.