Horse Racing: McCain calls for National changes

Ginger McCain called for a change to the entry conditions for the Martell Grand National after watching Ebony Light confirm that the stable’s fortunes have changed for the better with a wide-margin win in the Tote Placepot Maiden Hurdle at Uttoxeter.

Several horses need to be withdrawn from the Aintree spectacular for Amberleigh House to get a place in the line up and McCain, who was also on the mark at Bangor-On-Dee, reasoned: ‘‘It would be tragic if he does not get in he has a serious chance.