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Tiger Roll in good shape for National

is ‘in great form’ ahead of next month’s at , trainer has said.

The eight-year-old has enjoyed three victories during his career with the 2014 Triumph Hurdle, last season’s four-mile Chase and the Glenfarclas Chase earlier this month.


is in no doubt that Tiger Roll has enjoyed a good build-up and has the necessary stamina required to have a big impact in the at Aintree on April 14.


“He’s had a great preparation. That cross-country race has been a lucky stepping-stone over the years,” said Elliott.


“He’s in great form, he’s well and the more the ground dries out between now and Aintree, the better the chance he’ll have.


“He’s a horse who when he’s on song he’s very good. It’s the Grand National. If you’re not in you can’t win and it’s definitely the plan.


“Soft ground wouldn’t suit him. We haven’t any firm plans who’ll ride but it will be either Davy Russell or Jack Kennedy.”

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