Aspell on Ballycassidy in National

Leighton Aspell will ride Peter Bowen’s Ballycassidy in the John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree on Saturday.

The 10-year-old, who finished 14th in the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup and unseated his rider in the National 12 months ago, had been doubtful for the Aintree marathon this year.