Seabass needs rain for Punchestown
Seabass is only likely to run in tomorrow's Follow Punchestown On Facebook Chase if there is sufficient overnight rain.
Seabass is only likely to run in tomorrow's Follow Punchestown On Facebook Chase if there is sufficient overnight rain.
Seabass is set for a trip to Punchestown after failing to strike gold in the John Smith's Grand National at Aintree.
A pinstickers' guide to the 40 runners in today's AIntree Grand National, which takes place at 4.15pm. The Katie Walsh-ridden Seabass has been the subject of an early plunge.
Jockey Katie Walsh believes Seabass faces a sterner test than 12 months ago when the partnership has a second try at winning the John Smith's Grand National.
Connections of Seabass believe he will be a "stronger horse" when the Irish stayer has a second crack at the John Smith's Grand National in April.
Roi Du Mee made all to land the At The Races Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse as Prince De Beauchene and Seabass had to settle for minor honours.
Last year's Grand National third Seabass confirmed himself a major contender for this season's renewal of the Aintree spectacular with a tremendous comeback run over hurdles at Fairyhouse.
Seabass starts back on the path towards Aintree in the Racegoer's 25 Euros Package Hurdle, which kicks off a seven-race Fairyhouse fixture at 1.25 on Tuesday.
Last year's Grand National third Seabass will make his seasonal reappearance in the Irish Hennessy at Leopardstown on 9 February.