Ludlow Sport
Ludlow trainer Henry Daly enters Pearlysteps into 2012 John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree
12:48pm Wednesday 1st February 2012
LUDLOW trainer Henry Daly has one entry in this year’s John Smith’s Grand National.
Pearlysteps from Daly’s Downton Hall stables has been entered into the showpiece which takes place at Aintree on Saturday, April 14 at 4.15pm.
Only horses aged seven or above can now compete and every runner must have been placed in the first four of a chase of three miles or more by March 20 and be rated 120 or above.
A maximum field of 40 again looks assured for this year’s race with all of the runners likely to be in the handicap.
The two scratchings deadlines are on February 28 and March 20 with a five-day confirmation stage on April 9.
The final declaration stage is at 10am on April 12 with a provision for four reserves.