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Harry Cobden: I’ll have a big decision to make for the Aintree Grand National in April

PP Staff

Horse Racing News, Horse Racing Tips

7mo ago

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PK and PP’s newest racing ambassador Harry Cobden are back for their second podcast episode.

Yes, he has already tried to back out, as you can see in our new video starring Harry, Ruby Walsh, and Mick Fitzgerald.

However, Paddy’s turned on that reliable charm of his to lure in the man who currently stands second in the David Power Jockeys Cup. Our PK sat down with Harry again this week, and we got his thoughts on Paul Nicholl’s five entries for this year’s Grand National at Aintree.

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HARRY COBDEN

It’s too early to tell who I’ll be riding in the Grand National but Paul Nicholls has five entries in the race at the moment so it would be nice if they all got there come April 5th.

If they do I’ll have a tricky decision to make.

Paul has already won it with Neptune Collonges 13 years ago and he has some with live chances this year if all can get there.

Bravemansgame

I was obviously disappointed that I didn’t win on BRAVEMANSGAME at Newbury last weekend; I thought he’d have won that race. He ran fine, but clearly not the force of old, but he’s being targeted at the Aintree Grand National now, so all roads lead there. Paul Nicholls has plenty of time to get him ready for that spectacular on Saturday, April 5th.

Jumping won’t be an issue; the only concern would be the 4m trip.

KANDOO KID

He looks to have a great profile for the Grand National, he’s already won the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury this season and could be an improver in the line-up. He’s a lovely, straightforward horse and jumps very well.

He’s one we like a lot, and there’s a bit more left in the locker with him.

He’s very sweet-natured, goes out and tries hard. He’s very uncomplicated and straightforward, just a lovely horse.

When you ride one like him, you probably just trust him a little bit more than some o the others. Maybe you ride with a bit more confidence too, I’m not sure. He’s just a horse that I like riding. I wouldn’t call him a mate, but he’s just a lovely horse.

STAY AWAY FAY

Last season’s Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle winner has been a little bit disappointing of late, but has had a few niggling issues. He’s back on track now and I saw him this week. He should be one heading for Aintree as well and could run soon first.

HITMAN

This one will probably be going for the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham next month. He holds a Grand National entry too in April so we’ll have to wait and see.

THREEUNDERTHRUFIVE

He has two options of the Aintree Grand National and the Scottish Grand National and is due to run at Ascot on Saturday. We’ll see how tat goes and take it from there.