Corach Rambler: The Grand National hope who has already proved to be worth the gamble

Lucinda Russell’s Grand National favourite has been a bargain for his owners and could enjoy a priceless moment at Aintree

NATIONAL CONTENDER: Trainer Lucinda Russell, with Corach Rambler during a stable visit to Arlary House, Kinross. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA 

In among all the cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and assorted varieties of snake oil that flourished online during the covid pandemic, there was a genuine, once-in-a-lifetime investment opportunity just waiting to be discovered.

Corach Rambler is the favourite for the Grand National at Aintree on Saturday, the race everyone in jumping dreams of winning above all others. He has won twice at the Cheltenham Festival, this year and last, banking nearly £200,000 (€228,000) and priceless memories for his small group of owners. Whether or not they pick up the £500,000 (nearly €570,000) first prize on Saturday it promises to be another experience they will never forget.