Dreaming big - owner Max McNeill eyeing Grand National double with stars Threeunderthrufive and Where It All Began
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Max McNeill is dreaming of landing a memorable Grand National double with two of his stars and believes Threeunderthrufive could be a perfect candidate for Aintree glory in April.
The leading owner enjoyed a notable weekend when the Paul Nicholls-trained nine-year-old emerged as a strong Randox Grand National fancy with success at Ascot before Where It All Began set up a possible Irish National tilt when he stormed to victory in Punchestown's National Trial.
Threeunderthrufive is one of just seven British-trained runners featuring in the first 34 horses in the Grand National at this stage and is a general 25-1 shot behind the well-supported favourite Vanillier,.
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