Breeder of Tiger Roll slams Michael O'Leary's criticism of handicapper

Tiger Roll was withdrawn by O’Leary from this year’s Grand National, which takes place on Saturday, as well as last year’s renewal, in a dispute over the 12-year-old’s rating, and has since been retired without having a tilt at winning the Aintree feature a third time.

Tiger Roll and Lisa O'Neill on the gallops ahead of the Cheltenham Racing Festival at Prestbury Park in Cheltenham, England. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

The breeder of Tiger Roll has praised Martin Greenwood for giving the two-time Grand National victor what he considers an accurate rating and slammed “self-important” owner Michael O’Leary for his vehement criticism of the BHA handicapper.

Tiger Roll was withdrawn by O’Leary from this year’s race, which takes place on Saturday, as well as last year’s renewal, in a dispute over the 12-year-old’s rating, and has since been retired without having a tilt at winning the Aintree feature a third time.