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The highest-rated Irish entry is the former Grade One winner Quito De La Roque but despite having to carry 11st 1lb, trainer Colm Murphy is hopeful of a big show from the Gigginstown Stud-owned star.
“He’s going along nicely at home. He’s had his problems over the years but he’s a tough horse which is obviously important in the National,” Murphy said yesterday. “We’re very happy with him and his preparation has gone well.”
Quito De La Roque has Liverpool form from 2011 when landing a Grade Two over the Mildmay course while Prince De Beauchene also won over the smaller fences at Aintree that year.
“He’s going along nicely at home. He’s had his problems over the years but he’s a tough horse which is obviously important in the National,” Murphy said yesterday. “We’re very happy with him and his preparation has gone well.”
Quito De La Roque has Liverpool form from 2011 when landing a Grade Two over the Mildmay course while Prince De Beauchene also won over the smaller fences at Aintree that year.