The Last Samuri to get final Grand National prep at Doncaster

The Last Samuri will complete his preparations for the Crabbie’s Grand National in Saturday’s BetBright Grimthorpe Chase Handicap Chase at Doncaster.

The Last Samuri to get final Grand National prep at Doncaster
Thu, 03 Mar, 2016 - 00:00
Colin Wilson

Kim Bailey, who saddled Mr Frisk to win the Aintree spectacular in 1990, will send his charge to Town Moor rather than take up his engagement in the Ultima Handicap Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

The eight-year-old was last seen when winning at Kempton back in December and Bailey is hoping for sound conditions for his racecourse return at the weekend.

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