Day of the second meeting of the Grand National: Full sheet on Friday and bets Commodore will take the final spot at the Randox Grand National on Saturday, after Phoenix Way was declared a non-nominee for the Aintree showpiece. The Phoenix Way, trained by Harry Fry, was withdrawn due to temperature and, as a first reserve, the Commodore was therefore eligible to fill the position in the next hour before the break point at 1 p.m. on Friday. Trained by Venetia Williams, Commodore has only run once this season in the 15-length success at the Grade 3 Betfair Handicap Chase in Cheltenham in December and will be the national coach’s only runner-up. Williams said: “I did not think it was possible, but it is great that he managed to get in and can take advantage of it.” Posted at 12.48 p.m.
Bryony Frost will miss the rest of the Grand National rides after the fall
Bryony Frost will give up for the rest of her rides at the Grand National meeting after suffering a fall on Thursday. Frost was taken to Aintree Hospital with a shoulder injury after falling from Thyme White, trained by Paul Nicholls at the Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase, which won The Last Day. He had a reservation for Friday’s score with Hitman in Grade 1 Marsh Chase (3.30), but the 10-1 will be with partner Lorcan Williams, who will be riding his second Tingle Creek for the first time. Nicholls said: “Bryony stayed here last night and Dave Roberts [agent] He just texted me to say that he only needs a week off and then he will go again. “The good news is that nothing is broken, she’s just beaten up and bruised. Lorkan is taking over Hitman and it’s good to give him a good chance at something good.” Frost has driven to the National twice and although she has not ridden this year, she was to work with Master Debonair trained by Harry Fry in Saturday’s 3rd grade EFT Construction Handicap Hurdle (1.45), which would now be led by Sean Bowen. A statement from Frost’s management team stated: “As is customary practice for a high-speed fall, Bryony underwent a computed tomography scan of the wound, which showed no injuries requiring immediate medical or surgical treatment. He was discharged the same day and will go home for a period of rest and recovery. “During this period, further evaluations will be performed to determine if there are any obvious soft tissue injuries that may need further investigation. Bryony remains in good spirits, hopes to drive again soon and is grateful for the immediate care she has received. good wishes from her colleagues and the public “. Updated at 12 p.m.
Nicholls is looking for more grade 1 glory in defending the coaching title
Saint Calvados has been backed up to face the cheap favorite at Marsh Chase (3.30), in a successful bid that could consolidate Nicholls’s position at the top of the British coaching league. The nine-year-old is now a 7-1 second favorite with bookmakers to win his first Grade 1 competition, where he faces nine opponents, including 5-4 market leader Fakir D’Oudairies, who scored at Ascot Chase when last seen. Saint Calvados retired to that February competition but returned home with a blood vessel burst and Nicholls’s insightful decision to drop out of Ryanair over territorial concerns could play in his favor on Ladies’ Day at Aintree. The freshness came to the fore for the Clan Des Obeaux at Thursday’s Betway Bowl Chase and players are hoping for a similar result for their consistent friend in Friday’s 2m4f test. Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos) “title =” Saint Calvados: looking for a first-class success at Friday’s Marsh Chase “> Saint Calvados: looking for a first Grade 1 hit at Friday’s Marsh Chase Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos) Nicky Henderson and Willie Mullins, who sit behind Nicholls in the coaching title, will seek to strike a blow at the next Randox Topham Handicap Chase (4.05), as all three coaches each won one victory a day. start of the Grand National. meeting. While the Nicholls’ only runners-up is Tamaroc Du Mathan 20-1, Henderson will be represented in Topham by four, including current favorite Mister Coffey, who has won 7-1 ahead of Peter Bowen-trained Mac Tottie. Mullins is trying to claim a third consecutive success at Topham with Royal Rendezvous, which has been backed up on Friday for its first start in Britain. The 10-year-old Galway Plate winner suffered just one defeat in his last four starts when he was behind Fakir D’Oudairies at Clonmel in November, but returns after a five-month break to face the Nationals’ famous fences. Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos) “title =” Royal rendezvous: could give Willie Mullins Topham’s fourth win on Friday “> Royal Appointment: could give Willie Mullins Topham’s fourth win on Friday Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)
