National hopes among Greatwood entry

Former Grand National hero Ballabriggs tops a total of 17 entries for Saturday’s StanJames Supporting Greatwood Gold Cup Chase at Newbury.

National hopes among Greatwood entry
Tue, 26 Feb, 2013 - 00:00
Nick Robson

Donald McCain’s charge landed the Aintree feature back in 2011 but has failed to sparkle in two starts to date this term.

Big Fella Thanks is a possible runner in this year’s National and he will have to carry top weight if he runs in this Grade Three event as he boasts a rating of 154.

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