Gunner heading for top of Grand National market

CARRIE FORD’S mount Forest Gunner could go off as favourite for Saturday’s John Smith’s Grand National, according to the bookmakers.

Most firms chopped the 11-year-old’s odds yesterday and it is now entirely possible that Mrs Ford could make history as the first lady rider to partner a Grand National favourite.

Forest Gunner, who is trained by Mrs Ford’s husband Richard, is now an 11-1 chance with all the major British firms after serious support in recent days.