Everything right for a big run from Midlands National contender

Truckers Lodge (left) on his way to finishing second in the Welsh NationalCredit: Harry Trump

Truckers Lodge
3.35 Uttoxeter
Buy at 16 on the index

Welsh Grand National runner-up Truckers Lodge is an ideal sort for the spreads. Yes, the appeal of these bets can be the big wins for fairly low risk offered by outsiders, but when there is such a solid option as Paul Nicholls' chaser, then buying on the index is a good alternative to each-way betting.

Truckers Lodge is not the hard-bitten veteran one imagines of a horse placed in the Welsh National. It was just his fourth run over fences and clearly the plan.

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Published on 13 March 2020inHorse racing tips

Last updated 17:57, 13 March 2020

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