Veteran well worth chancing at Aintree with conditions looking perfect

Credit: Alan Crowhurst

Captain Redbeard
1.50 Aintree
1pt win at 6-1 generally

Other than when running over the Grand National course, Captain Redbeard has been a really consistent performer over fences for the past couple of years in decent handicap company.

The pick of last season's form included a close third to Vintage Clouds in a good Class 2 at Haydock and a defeat of Definitly Red in a conditions race at Kelso.

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Published on 27 October 2019inHorse racing tips

Last updated 09:26, 27 October 2019

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