Rathvinden can lead green sweep for second successive year at Randox Grand National
- Ireland dominated the Grand National last year and could do the same again
- A green sweep of raiders from over the water would be led home by Rathvinden
- The 11-year-old is the choice of Ruby Walsh and has all the credentials to win
- He has a touch of class and past successes show he has marathon stamina
Ireland dominated last season’s Grand National and for the second successive year I reckon there will be a green sweep for the raiders from over the water, with an Irish first four led home by RATHVINDEN.
The 11-year-old, one of four entries for trainer Willie Mullins and the choice of his No 1 jockey Ruby Walsh, has the credentials you need to win the Grand National.
He has a touch of class and his win in the four-mile National Hunt Chase at last year’s Cheltenham Festival proves he has stamina for this marathon test.
![Ireland dominated last year's Grand National and they can do so again, led by Rathvinden](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/04/05/20/11919392-0-image-a-2_1554493077002.jpg)
Ireland dominated last year’s Grand National and they can do so again, led by Rathvinden
Rathvinden’s easy win in the Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse in February was a perfect stepping stone to today’s challenge.
With Gordon Elliott-trained favourite Tiger Roll looking better than ever, he must be in the shake-up if he has a clear round in his bid to repeat last year’s win.
For the second season running, Tony Martin-trained Anibale Fly finished placed in the Cheltenham Gold Cup and this classy chaser can be placed in the National for a second season, too.
Mullins’ Pleasant Company — ninth in 2017 when a bad mistake at the 25th fence was costly, and second last year — raises his game at Aintree and should run another big race.
![Pleasant Company raises his game at Aintree and came second last year behind Tiger Roll](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/04/05/20/11919726-0-image-a-3_1554493472197.jpg)
Pleasant Company raises his game at Aintree and came second last year behind Tiger Roll