Cloudy heads National hopes

Ante-post favourite Cloudy Lane features among a maximum field of 40 declared for the John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree on Saturday.

Thu, 03 Apr, 2008 - 11:58

Ante-post favourite Cloudy Lane features among a maximum field of 40 declared for the John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree on Saturday.

The Trevor Hemmings-owned eight-year-old could be one of the shortest market-leaders of the marathon handicap chase for many years as he bids to give trainer Donald McCain jnr a fairytale success by continuing the family tradition.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Dante Festival 2026 - Day Two - York Racecourse Item firmly on the agenda for Derby challenge
Scandinavia can underline Ascot credentials at Leopardstown Scandinavia can underline Ascot credentials at Leopardstown
Switch From Diesel makes belated breakthrough at Punchestown Switch From Diesel makes belated breakthrough at Punchestown
CourtsRacingHeathrowPlace: AintreePerson: CloudyPerson: Cloudy LanePerson: JohnPerson: Trevor HemmingsPerson: Donald McCainPerson: GingerPerson: Red RumPerson: HemmingsPerson: Willie MullinsPerson: Ollie MagernPerson: Tony MartinPerson: Joes EdgeEvent: Smith’s Grand NationalEvent: John Smith’s Grand NationalOrganisation: Idle TalkOrganisation: Dun DoireOrganisation: InOrganisation: The High GrassOrganisation: Ossmoses
<p>Chanceawetmorning and Josh Williamson (green) win the the Clonmel Supporters Handicap Hurdle. Pic: Healy Racing</p>

Williamson registers maiden professional double in Clonmel

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Latest

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Ruby Walsh
Ruby Walsh

The voice of racing

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited