Forest Gunner tipped for National glory

Carrie Ford’s mount Forest Gunner could go off as favourite for Saturday’s John Smith’s Grand National, according to the bookmakers.

Mon, 04 Apr, 2005 - 08:45

Carrie Ford’s mount Forest Gunner could go off as favourite for Saturday’s John Smith’s Grand National, according to the bookmakers.

The big three firms, William Hill, Coral and Ladbrokes, all chopped the 11-year-old’s odds yesterday and they believe Mrs Ford could make history as the first lady rider to partner a Grand National favourite.

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Courts Racing Heathrow Person: Forest Gunner Person: Carrie Ford Person: John Smith Person: Ford Person: Richard Person: Ginger McCain Person: Ginger Person: Coral Person: David Stevens Event: Grand National Event: Grand Nationals Organisation: William Hill Organisation: Coral Organisation: Ladbrokes

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