De Balme possible for Sandown bid

Iris De Balme could bid for a speedy big-race double next week after his shock Coral Scottish Grand National victory.

De Balme possible for Sandown bid
Sun, 20 Apr, 2008 - 11:45

Iris De Balme could bid for a speedy big-race double next week after his shock Coral Scottish Grand National victory.

Sent off an unconsidered 66-1 shot, Iris De Balme made light of the fact he was running from nearly two stone of the handicap as he breezed to a 14-length success in the Ayr event.

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