Bookies wary of Tony McCoy factor

The prospect of Tony McCoy retiring in a blaze of glory with victory in the Crabbie’s Grand National was at the forefront of bookmakers’ minds when they priced up the market after the publication of the weights for the world’s greatest steeplechase.

Shutthefrontdoor has been chalked-up a best-priced 12-1 favourite as he is seen as the 19-times champion’s most likely ride in the world’s greatest steeplechase on April 11.

Bookmakers have long memories and McCoy’s triumph on Don’t Push It for his boss JP McManus and trainer Jonjo O’Neill in 2010 cost them a substantial sum.