Tony McCoy Eyes Grand National Success with Innox and Clan Royal

Strategic Insights -

Tony McCoy, the champion jockey, is set to ride two live contenders in the Grand National, including the French raider Innox, who has emerged as a strong contender after landing the Racing Post Chase. Innox was trimmed to 16-1 with Hills for the Aintree spectacular, and McCoy's main employer, owner JP McManus, also has ante-post favourite and 2004 runner-up Clan Royal running in the race. McCoy is optimistic about the duo's chances, but notes that Innox's weight may be a disadvantage compared to last year's winner Hedgehunter.

Key Takeaways:

  • Innox, a 10-year-old French raider, has emerged as a live contender in the Grand National after landing the Racing Post Chase.
  • Innox was trimmed to 16-1 with Hills for the Aintree spectacular.
  • Tony McCoy, the champion jockey, is set to ride Innox and Clan Royal, the ante-post favourite and 2004 runner-up.
  • McCoy's main employer, owner JP McManus, has a strong presence in the Grand National with several entries.
  • Innox's weight may be a disadvantage compared to last year's winner Hedgehunter.
  • Clan Royal will run in the famous green and gold silks, a sign of McManus' confidence in the horse.
  • Ladalko, fourth home in the Racing Post Chase, will skip Cheltenham and Aintree to run in the Scottish Grand National.
  • Trainer Paul Nicholls is keen to keep Ladalko fresh for the Ayr marathon on April 22.

Statistics:

  • 16-1: the new odds for Innox with Hills after landing the Racing Post Chase.
  • 10 years: the age of Innox, a French raider with a strong record in chases.
  • 2004: the year Clan Royal finished second in the Grand National under the saddle of Derek Stafford.
  • 16 horses: the number of contenders listed by Hills in the Grand National market, including Innox, Clan Royal, and several others.
  • 22nd April: the date of the Scottish Grand National, where Ladalko is set to run.

Sources:

  • "Hills bet: 6 Clan Royal, 9 Hedgehunter, 16 Innox, Lord Of Illusion, Royal Auclair, Numbersixvalverde, 20 Cornish Rebel, Silver Birch, Sir Rembrandt."
  • "Generous sponsors Ladbrokes will send Pounds 1,000 to the NSPCC."
  • An anonymous source, "he probably isn't that much better off at the weights with Hedgehunter."