Two-time Grand National Winner Tiger Roll has been withdrawn from this year’s race due to his handicap mark. The 2018 and 2019 champion was on route to win the race again and was vying for favouritism at 14/1 to complete the famous hat-trick but the dream is no longer an option.
Michael O’Leary’s Gigginstown Stud operation, which owns Tiger Roll, announced the news in a strongly worded statement on Tuesday, criticising the race handicapper’s decision to increase the horse’s mark by seven pounds from his 2019 victory.
Following the withdrawal of Tiger Roll, the 2019 BoyleSports Irish Grand National winner Burrows Saint is now the 14/1 joint ante post favourite to win the English version with those odds trimmed in from 18/1. This Willie Mullins trained talent joins Cloth Cap at the top of the market with Kimberlite Candy, Any Second Now and Secret Reprieve all close in pursuit at 16/1.
Sarah Kinsella, spokesperson for BoyleSports said: “Two-time Grand National Winner Tiger Roll will not be taking part in this year’s renewal to try and defend his title and claim the famous hat-trick. We have refunded all Grand National Bets on Tiger Roll with perhaps the BoyleSports Irish Grand National the possible target now if the handicap mark is more lenient.”
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