Horse Racing: Beaumont ponders Niki plans

Niki Dee is set to head for the Martell Grand National without the benefit of a prep race, it was revealed today.

Sun, 24 Mar, 2002 - 10:41

Niki Dee is set to head for the Martell Grand National without the benefit of a prep race, it was revealed today.

The Peter Beaumont-trained 12-year-old finished third to Papillon in the Aintree marathon two years ago but has not raced since being pulled up at Punchestown a month later.

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Courts Racing Heathrow Place: Papillon Place: Aintree Place: Punchestown Place: Bangor Person: Beaumont Person: Niki Person: Niki Dee Person: Peter Beaumont Event: Martell Grand National Event: F Lloyd (Penley) Handicap Chase Event: Cheltenham Festival Organisation: Grand National Organisation: Brandsby Organisation: Royal & SunAlliance Chase

<p>Scandanavia and Ryan Moore (blue & orange) win the Saval Beg Stakes (Group 3) for trainer Aidan O'Brien at Leopardstown. Pic: Healy Racing</p>

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