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Irish Raptor Odds & Grand National Form
Has finished 7th, 6th, 2nd and 6th in four attempts at shorter races over the National fences so has an excellent completion record and would appear to relish a chance at the National itself but has failed to make the weights in previous years. Must have a much better chance of making the field in 2009 after finishing runner up in the 2008 Topham. Stamina a slight doubt as although he has a victory over 27f he has seemed to run out of gas when tried over 29f and 34f at Haydock and Uttoxeter but may be able to get into a better rhythm at Aintree. Also his trainer is well aware of what is required of a National winner after the successes of Earth Summit and Bindaree.
Bet on Irish Raptor now at best odds of 40-1 with Ladbrokes
Has finished 7th, 6th, 2nd and 6th in four attempts at shorter races over the National fences so has an excellent completion record and would appear to relish a chance at the National itself but has failed to make the weights in previous years. Must have a much better chance of making the field in 2009 after finishing runner up in the 2008 Topham. Stamina a slight doubt as although he has a victory over 27f he has seemed to run out of gas when tried over 29f and 34f at Haydock and Uttoxeter but may be able to get into a better rhythm at Aintree. Also his trainer is well aware of what is required of a National winner after the successes of Earth Summit and Bindaree.
