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'I really like him - he's so powerful and has a touch of class about him'

David Carr visits a yard full of young horses ready to make their mark

There is a sense of 'out with the old, in with the new' at Arlary House Stables as Grand National winner One For Arthur has been retired but there are several exciting youngsters, mostly bought as juveniles.

Impressive Kelso winner Haute Estime is the latest poster girl for a talent search that prioritises conformation over family connections.

One For Arthur and Lucinda Russell were laughing loudest and longest at the trainer's Kinross yard the morning after their magnificent Grand National victory
It was all smiles at Arlary House after One For Arthur won the Grand NationalCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

"It takes us a long time to get them to the track as they have a couple of years with us first but it means they have done plenty of work here," says trainer Lucinda Russell.

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