Jonjo O’Neill opens Door for fairytale finale

Jonjo O’Neill feels Shutthefrontdoor has the right credentials to give AP McCoy an unforgettable final ride in the Crabbie’s Grand National at Aintree on Saturday week.

Jonjo O’Neill opens Door for fairytale finale
Thu, 02 Apr, 2015 - 01:00
Keith Hamer and Graham Clark

The 19-times champion is likely to retire on the spot if he can clinch his second success in the world’s most famous steeplechase after striking gold with Don’t Push It in 2010.

While fearing no particular horse, O’Neill reckons it is an open race.

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