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No defections from National field at Aintree

There were no withdrawals at the 48-hour declaration stage for the Crabbie's Grand National, with Lord Windermere at the head of the weights at Aintree on Saturday while Tony McCoy partners Jonjo O'Neill's Shutthefrontdoor.
Racing • 09 Apr 15

Shutthefrontdoor's season plotted around Aintree

Owner JP McManus says Shutthefrontdoor has been "laid out" for the Crabbie's Grand National all year.
Racing • 03 Apr 15

O'Neill: McCoy Aintree fairytale no given

Jonjo O'Neill accepts it will be "a tall order" for the dream result of the soon-to-retire Tony McCoy partnering Shutthefrontdoor to victory in his last ride in the Crabbie's Grand National at Aintree on Saturday week.
Racing • 02 Apr 15

'Fair weight' for Shutthefrontdoor, says O'Neill

Jonjo O'Neill believes ante-post favourite Shutthefrontdoor has been allotted a "fair weight" for this year's Grand National at Aintree.
Racing • 17 Feb 15

Aintree National aim for Shutthefrontdoor

Shutthefrontdoor is one of the more notable absentees after 24 horses stood their ground for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup following the latest forfeit stage.
Racing • 11 Feb 15

Shutthefrontdoor has Hennessy Gold Cup aim

Shutthefrontdoor is on course to return to track action in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown on 8 February.
Racing • 11 Jan 15

Aintree National aim for O'Neill star

Jonjo O'Neill intends to plan Shutthefrontdoor's campaign round a crack at the Crabbie's Grand National at Aintree in April.
Racing • 22 Oct 14

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