Katie Walsh 'counting down the days' until Grand National test on her husband's horse

"We're counting down the days now, but it's going to be a great experience and I'm looking forward to riding in the race again and especially for Ross."

Katie Walsh is unconcerned about the Aintree ground ahead of Baie Des Iles' Randox Health Grand National challenge on Saturday.

The seven-year-old finished a creditable third in the Grand National Trial at Punchestown back in February on heavy ground and while the grey has done most of her racing in testing conditions, her big-race rider does not think deep ground is a necessity.