State Of Play in frame for Grand National

Evan Williams is leaning towards a tilt at the John Smith’s Grand National for stable stalwart State Of Play.

Sun, 08 Feb, 2009 - 10:40

Evan Williams is leaning towards a tilt at the John Smith’s Grand National for stable stalwart State Of Play.

The 2006 Hennessy Gold Cup winner has enjoyed another solid season so far, winning the Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby before returning to West Yorkshire to finish fourth in the Rowland Meyrick on St Stephen's Day.

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Courts Racing Heathrow Place: Wetherby Place: West Yorkshire Place: Cheltenham Place: Sandown Person: Evan Williams Person: John Smith Person: Rowland Meyrick Person: Williams Person: Aintree Event: Grand National Event: 2006 Hennessy Gold Cup Event: St Stephen's Day Event: bet365 Gold Cup Organisation: Scottish National Organisation: Whitbread

<p>Scandanavia and Ryan Moore (blue & orange) win the Saval Beg Stakes (Group 3) for trainer Aidan O'Brien at Leopardstown. Pic: Healy Racing</p>

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