Ruby teams up with The Midnight Club
The 10-year-old leapt to the head of ante-post lists for the Aintree spectacular with victory in last month’s Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse, a race his trainer Willie Mullins won with Hedgehunter before he claimed National glory in 2005.
Walsh is bound to have a fine choice of rides on April 9, but Mullins is hopeful he will side with his leading fancy.
“Ruby was here and rode a bit of work on him, so we’re quite happy,” said Mullins.
“I don’t know if Ruby rides at Aintree, but I’d be hoping he does and would want to.”
Grands Crus could go to Aintree next month if conditions are suitable following his excellent runner-up effort behind Big Buck’s in the World Hurdle at Cheltenham.
Trainer David Pipe is praying for rain on Merseyside to allow the grey to take his chance in the BGC Partners Liverpool Hurdle in two weeks’ time.
Liverpool is the likely next port of call for Buena Vista, who won the Pertemps Final at the Festival for the second successive year. Another Pipe inmate bound for Aintree is recent Sandown winner Mamlook.
