The prospect of Tiger Roll bidding for a record-equalling third Randox Grand National triumph is once again in the balance after the dual Aintree hero was given a rating of 161 for the world’s greatest steeplechase.
The Gordon Elliott-trained gelding, owned by Gigginstown House Stud, became the first horse since Red Rum in 1973-74 to win consecutive Grand Nationals when he was victorious in 2018 and 2019.
However, the coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of the race in 2020, while connections chose not to run him in the 2021 renewal as they were not happy with the handicapper’s assessment of Tiger Roll, who has been allotted 11st 4lb this time.
