ALL eyes are looking ahead to Chepstow for what stands to be a thrilling Welsh Grand National.
Nassalam powered home to a muddy victory last year, with the 9/2 joint favourite romping to home by a whopping 34 lengths.
PANassalam, ridden by Caoilin Quinn, won the Welsh Grand National last year[/caption]
Though this year Nassalam will not be in the running, having been pulled up in three of his four races since.
Josh Moore, who trains Nassalam alongside his father Gary, said that Chepstow is “out of the picture” this year.
Moore said: “He won’t be going to Chepstow, he missed too much work so that’s out of the picture for him now.
“Hopefully he’ll be back for the Grand National Trial in February at Haydock.”
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Welsh Grand National horse numbers
1 Fontaine Collonges
Jockey: Ned Fox. Trainer: Venetia Williams.
2 Iwilldoit
Jockey: Callum Pritchard. Trainer: Sam Thomas.
3 Monbeg Genius
Jockey: Nick Schofield. Trainer: Jonjo & AJ O’Neill.
4 Galia Des Liteaux
Jockey: Harry Skelton. Trainer: Dan Skelton.
5 Stuzzikini
Jockey: Jordan Gainford. Trainer: Gordon Elliot.
6 Iron Bridge
Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr. Trainer: Jonjo & AJ O’Neill.
7 Where It All Began
Jockey: Sean Bowen. Trainer: Gordon Elliot.
8 Your Own Story
Jockey: Derek Fox. Trainer: Lucinda Russell.
9 The Newest One
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies. Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies.
10 Jubilee Express
Jockey: Dylan Johnstone. Trainer: Sam Thomas.
11 Val Dancer
Jockey: Charlie Hammond. Trainer: Mel Rowley.
12 Amateur
Jockey: Jack Tudor. Trainer: John & Rhys Flint.
13 No Hubs No Hoobs
Jockey: Brendan Powell. Trainer: Joe Tizzard.
14 Atlanta Brave
Jockey: Adam Wedge. Trainer: Kerry Lee.
15 Evies Vladimir
Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh. Trainer: Gavin Cromwell.
16 Classic Concorde
Jockey: Connor Brace. Trainer: David Brace.
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When is the Welsh Grand National?
The Welsh Grand National takes place at 2.50pm today – Friday, December 27.
It will be broadcast on ITV 1.
Welsh Grand National prize money
The prize money for the Welsh Grand National is set at £150,000, with the big winner receiving £85,425.
Chepstow schedule for today
12pm – Novices’ Hurdle
12.30pm – Handicap Hurdle
13.05pm – Handicap Chase
13.40pm – Juvenile Hurdle
14.10pm – Handicap Hurdle
14.50pm – Welsh Grand National
15.25pm – Handicap Chase
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