Russell believes qualifying races for the Grand National should be introduced
Grand National Festival – Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, Britain – April 14, 2018 Davy Russell celebrates with a trophy after winning the 17:15 Randox Health Grand National Handicap Chase Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs @SCANPIX Two-time Grand National-winning jockey Davy Russell believes that a proper qualification process needs to be introduced for the world’s most iconic jumps race. Russell insists that with the field size for the Aintree spectacular now capped at 34 runners, it is time to remove some of the dead wood from the race and help make it ultra-competitive. Many changes have been made to the Grand National in recent years, often on the grounds of welfare, and Russell says maximising the potential of having genuine contenders to […]