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Casino Beacon > Online Casinos > New Casino Bonuses > Bonus Archive 04 February 2010 Irish National Hero Niche Market Has Serious Chance Bob Buckler has stated that he thinks Irish Grand National hero Niche Market, who is a 20/1 chance with Paddy Power for the English Grand National, has a very serious chance at Aintree in April after the nine-year-old was among the 111 entries revealed. The Presenting gelding was last seen in action when fifth to Carruthers in a graduation chase at Newbury in December over three miles five furlongs less than the greatest day of his life when winning at Fairyhouse last April. Buckler said: "I was a bit disappointed with him at Newbury. Maybe he wasn't fullly switched on but he's absolutely fine and it all just happened a bit quick for him.He's a relentless galloper and the trip was a bit short around a flat track. But he's gone there and the National cries out. He might go for a graduation chase at Exeter on Sunday week if the ground is not too heavy. Then probably the William Hill Trophy at Cheltenham and then the Grand National at Aintree. A trip brings out the best in him and he thrives on that and I think good to soft is his best ground." Asked about his memories of winning the Irish Grand National, the Somerset trainer said: "I think that it almost means more as there is such a wonderful atmosphere in Ireland at the races and among the people involved in the sport. They love a good horse winning and although the Irish might not have been quite so happy at us winning, they were so generous with their congratulations. I think that he has a very serious chance in the National. Obviously you have got the National factor of not knowing what happens in the race. But as a horse he is made for it he has proved that he stays long trips and jumps well. The National is made for him and he's crying out for the National." Tricky Trickster heads Paddy Powers's market at 16/1 with a swathe of horses, including Niche Market, on 20/1. State Of Play is a 33/1 chance. A Paddy Power spokesperson said: "We're still 16/1 the field for the Grand National at the moment so if punters have a fancy that they know is an intended runner all being well, now might be the time to nick a bit of value from us." |
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