Tom Scudamore plumps for Ballynagour ahead of Grand National

Tom Scudamore is keeping his fingers crossed he has made the right decision after siding with Ballynagour in the Crabbie’s Grand National on Saturday.

The leading jockey, who has not been seen in competitive action since suffering a heavy fall at Uttoxeter on March 19, will make his comeback at Aintree tomorrow, when his rides include Betfred Bowl outsider Dynaste.

Scudamore is set for a big afternoon on National day, when he will reunited with brilliant World Hurdle hero Thistlecrack in the Liverpool Stayers’ Hurdle before getting the leg-up on David Pipe’s Ballynagour in the National.