Backstage has had an extraordinary preparation for the John Smith's Grand National at Aintree this afternoon.
But having won two point-to-points since the turn of the year, his trainer Gordon Elliott, who saddled Silver Birch to win the National four years ago, could not be more confident.
"Backstage is bombing, but it's the Grand National so you do need a lot of luck. If he jumps well and gets a clear round you never know. He was travelling well when he unseated last year and we decided point-to-pointing was the right route to take," said Elliott.
"It's all about him winning and giving him confidence as well as keeping his mark at what it was."
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