Snowy Morning no Grand National good thing - Mullins

WILLIE Mullins fears John Smith’s Grand National talking horse Snowy Morning has been harshly treated by the handicapper – despite bookmakers thrusting him to favouritism for the Aintree showpiece.

Coral, Ladbrokes and Paddy Power have the Royal & SunAlliance Chase runner-up as their new 10-1 market leader after senior handicapper Phil Smith allotted him just 10st 12lb for the famous race yesterday.

William Hill and Aintree’s official betting partner totesport make the eight-year-old their 12-1 favourite following the release of the weights at a lunch in central London, but County Carlow-based Mullins expressed reservations about Snowy Morning’s lack of experience.