Grand National favourite Corach Rambler 3lb well in following Gold Cup third but BHA handicapper issues note of caution

John McConnell endorses Mahler Mission's National prospects as he warns punters not to forget about Coral Gold Cup second

Datsalrightgino (right) and Gavin Sheehan win from Mahler Mission in the Coral Gold Cup

Mahler Mission (left) will have a racecourse gallop at Navan on SaturdayCredit: Mark Cranham

John McConnell warned punters not to forget Mahler Mission as he revealed plans to return the displaced Randox Grand National favourite to the course this weekend.

He is excited by the chance of the Coral Gold Cup runner-up and forecast "he should run a big race" at Aintree on April 13.

His eight-year-old, who has not raced since that fine effort at Newbury last December, was at the top of the market for the £1million showpiece when the weights were published last month but is now a best-priced 16-1, behind Gold Cup third Corach Rambler and several others.

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David CarrReporter

Published on 20 March 2024inGrand National festival

Last updated 18:03, 20 March 2024

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