Atterbury National doubts

Owner David Johnson has admitted he is having “second thoughts” about running Cheltenham disappointment Lord Atterbury in the Martell Cognac Grand National.

Atterbury National doubts
Mon, 22 Mar, 2004 - 09:49

Owner David Johnson has admitted he is having “second thoughts” about running Cheltenham disappointment Lord Atterbury in the Martell Cognac Grand National.

The David Pipe-trained eight-year-old was pulled up when 3-1 favourite for the Foxhunter Chase at Cheltenham last week and he is currently a 20-1 shot with the leading bookmakers for the Aintree race.

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