One Day to Aintree!

I cannot wait to see the rematch of Big Bucks and Grands Crus at Aintree tomorrow.  It will very tough to call the winner as Big Bucks has already won three times at the track and is an exceptional horse.  I think Grands Crus will like the track.  Remember, he has won at Haydock a flat left handed track and it is just a shame he is around when one of the best staying hurdlers of recent years is about.  I am sure Big Bucks will get beaten one day, what about tomorrow?!  Fingers crossed that both horses turn up in top form and provide another great race like they did at Cheltenham and most importantly return safe and sound which is the main thing.

They have opened a book on who will be top trainer and jockey at the Aintree meeting.  They go 4/1 Paul Nicholls and I think this is a fair price.  Ruby Walsh has also opened up at evens to be top jockey and that also looks a reasonable bet.  I believe Grand National day itself is almost sold out with only 100 Steeplechase tickets left for sale.  If you would like to grab one of the few remaining tickets you have to ring 0844 5793001 and they cost £19 each.  There will be no tickets for sale on the day.  We have Dave Gibbins from BBC Spotlight visiting our yard this morning to film our Grand National runners, Or Noir De Somoza, Comply or Die and Piraya.  So if you live in the South West you will have to look out for the feature on the news over the coming days.

Spurs were played off the park by Real Madrid in the Champions league last night and were beaten 4-0.  To be honest I don't think they have any chance of turning that around at White Hart Lane.  Tonight there is Chelsea versus Manchester United, another cracking European night!  The Masters Golf starts tomorrow and is live on Sky Sports.  There is the football, golf and Aintree to look forward to over the coming days, does it get any better?!