JESSICA HARRINGTON: Angel in flying form

It is hard to believe that Bostons Angel (2.50) hasn’t won a race since capturing the RSA Chase at Cheltenham almost two years ago. He could do with a victory now for his confidence – you never see a sad horse in a parade ring!

Tomorrow represents a very good opportunity to get back on the glory trail in the Glenfarclas PP Hogan Memorial Chase at Punchestown. A lot of the old reliables are there, but he has taken to the cross-country scene very well, finishing second to Arabella Boy at this track before running a cracker when runner-up to Outlaw Pete at Cheltenham.

He retains all of his ability and is enthusiastic about his racing again. He is in good form after his day’s hunting last Saturday and I think he can win. Indeed, so happy am I with Bostons Angel that I entered him for the Aintree Grand National during the week. He jumps and stays really well so it is a very realistic target.