London, Mar. 23.
There is no really outstanding horse in this year's Grand National, which Will be run on Friday, and the firm state of the going may give faster and younger horses better chances.
The conditions should result in a. large number of finishers and in unusually fast going.
Mr. Herbert Smyth, the trainer of one of the younger runners, the seven-year-old Blue Shirt, fully expects his fine stayer to win.
Indeed, at weights, he seems an excellent bet, but French supporters think that Takvorpacha will repeat Lutteur's success in 1909 and be the first six-year-old to win sinto Ally-sloper in 1915. irish Hopes On the other hand, ihe large contingent of prominent all-Irish runners have a hope that there will be the first all-Irish victory since Troytown in 1920.
Mr. Booby, the trainer, considers that he holds an excellent chance with De la Chance and Rockquilla.
Other fancied candidates include Dominicks Cross, Lough Cottage and Red Knight.—Reuter.
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