While Minella Times bids to go back-to-back by claiming the £1million prize at the Grand National on Saturday with jockey Rachael Blackmore, Delta Work has gained traction with money pouring in to back the Gigginstown House Stud-owned, brown gelding.
Trained by Gordon Elliott, Delta Work comes into Aintree with a headline grabbing win at Cheltenham, beating double-Grand National winner Tiger Roll by skipping through the Cross Country course. It was the first time Delta Work had been over those obstacles and clearly beat stablemate Tiger Roll, who is a seasoned pro over such courses.
Giving punters hope of a further triumph, is the fact that Tiger Roll won the same race before each of his Grand National wins. A classy operator with the ability to turn it on when it matters, Delta Work has risen to become one of Saturday's favourites at around 8/1 with most bookmakers to take first.
