Amigo looks to have plenty going for him on today’s Coral Welsh Grand National at Chepstow (2.35) and makes plenty of appeal at 12/1.
The gelding won two chase contests in France before joining trainer David Pipe and ran well in last year’s race when seventh of 20 to Mountainous off a mark of 137.
Amigo raced in midfield until getting outpaced three from home and then plugged on at the one pace to be beaten 18 lengths.
It was a decent effort considering he was just six-years-old and Amigo looks to have done well physically over the past 12 months and strengthened up judged on his two runs this season.
In the first of those Amigo had made good headway from the rear and was in a close-up fourth and holding every chance when unseating his rider at the 17th in the Southern National at Fontwell.
The seven-year-old then ran a blinder last time out at this venue in the trial for this race when looking all over the winner only to be collared close home and beaten 3/4 of a length by Rebecca’s Choice.
That run should have put him spot for this, and Amigo looks nicely treated off a mark of 135 on the pick of his form.
He he is now 2lb lower than wehn competing in this contest last year and has the perfect racing weight off 10st 8lb.
With underfoot conditions fine, and Conor O’Farell in the saddle, everything looks in place for a huge run.
Daily Sport recommended bet: 2pts each-way Amigo (12/1 BetVictor, Coral, William Hill – BOG)
