'He was top-rated a year ago and is the clear pick 12 months on'

Tiger Roll (right) is about to take up the running from Magic Of Light (noseband) with Anibale Fly (far right) moving into contention in the 2019 Grand NationalCredit: Mark Cranham (racingpost.com/photos)

RACING POST RATINGS VERDICT

Anibale Fly (184) was top-rated on Racing Post Ratings when the weights were revealed a year ago and 12 months on he is again the clear pick on the figures at this early stage.

If the race had taken place last April the JP McManus-owned veteran would have competed off an official mark of 162. He is set to race off 155 this time around and, despite having shown nothing over fences since finishing fifth off a mark of 164 to Tiger Roll in the 2019 National, he looks well worth an interest.

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Steve MasonSenior handicapper

Dave EdwardsTopspeed

Published on 16 February 2021inHorse racing tips

Last updated 20:50, 16 February 2021

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