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Ronnie Wood’s Sandymount Duke ruled out of the Grand National


Ronnie Wood’s Sandymount Duke ruled out of the Grand National

  • Sandymount Duke has become the latest horse ruled out of the Grand National
  • The 100-1 outsider is owned by 71-year-old Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood
  • Trainer Jessica Harrington said Sandymount Duke will not travelling to Aintree
  • She said: ‘He’s given himself a knock and unfortunately he won’t be running’

Sandymount Duke, the entry owned by Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood, has become the latest horse to be ruled out of the Randox Health Grand National at Aintree on Saturday.

Despite being a 100-1 outsider, the 10-year-old has attracted plenty of media attention in the lead up to the world’s most famous steeplechase as he carries the colours of guitarist Wood.

Wood had looked like missing out on an appearance at Aintree as he was due to be preparing for the veteran rockers’ No Filter Tour in America later this month, but with the tour recently cancelled due to health issues suffered by singer Mick Jagger, that might have changed.

Rock star Ronnie Wood (centre) pictured with his horse Sandymount Duke in October 2015

Rock star Ronnie Wood (centre) pictured with his horse Sandymount Duke in October 2015

Trainer Jessica Harrington confirmed on Tuesday morning Sandymount Duke will not making the trip across the Irish Sea.

Harrington said: ‘He’s given himself a knock and unfortunately he won’t be running at Aintree.

‘It’s disappointing for us and Ronnie, but what will be will be.’

Harrington is still set to saddle her first ever runner in the Grand National, with Magic Of Light reported firmly on course.

‘She is an intended runner and is in great form,’ Harrington added.

The 2019 Grand National will take place on Saturday afternoon at Aintree in Liverpool

The 2019 Grand National will take place on Saturday afternoon at Aintree in Liverpool

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