Sam Thomas 'couldn't be happier' with Iwilldoit as he eyes Welsh Grand National repeat win
Sam Thomas goes back to the Coral Welsh Grand National (2.50) next week with 2021 winner Iwilldoit and is confident there is unlikely to be a rival as suited to the conditions of the major festive handicap.
The 3m6½f trip, 23 fences and usually testing ground make the Chepstow marathon a real test of jumping and endurance, something Thomas knows his ten-year-old has in spades.
Thomas said: "He's in great form. He had a nice away day last week and galloped well on Thursday. I couldn't be happier with him. He's looking well and he'll love the conditions."
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