National option for Commander

Imperial Commander could be targeted at the John Smith’s Grand National in April after being ruled out of the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Wed, 06 Mar, 2013 - 00:00
Keith Hamer

A lung infection has put paid to the dream of the 12-year-old attempting to regain the blue riband prize of jumps racing.

Trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies was convinced Imperial Commander was back in the same sort of form which saw him defeat Denman and Kauto Star in the 2010 renewal.

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