O'Learys set to be left fuming as stats pinpoint Tiger's likely National mark

Tiger Roll: at the mercy of handicapper Martin GreenwoodCredit: Edward Whitaker

Team Tiger Roll and the handicapper are heading for a showdown at the Grand National weights announcement a week on Tuesday.

Michael and Eddie O'Leary are famously outspoken and now the fate of their greatest horse lies in the hands of handicapper Martin Greenwood.

Both sides have made their arguments and now Greenwood must allocate a weight which could determine if Tiger Roll can become the first three-time Grand National winner since Red Rum.

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Sam WalkerRacing Post Reporter

Published on 30 January 2020inFeatures

Last updated 13:43, 13 January 2021

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