For a horse who has won a Grand National trial, two of the most competitive handicap chases in Ireland, finished third in the Welsh National and was in front of Galopin Des Champs when falling two out in the Irish Gold Cup, The Big Dog heads to Aintree under the radar.

Nicky Martin is praying the rain keeps falling for her “little rock star” The Two Amigos who lines up in the Betfred Grand National Trial Handicap Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

Joe Tizzard feels The Big Breakaway has all the attributes to make his mark in the Randox Grand National on April 15.

The Two Amigos made it third time lucky when making just about every yard of the running in the Coral Welsh National at Chepstow.

Nicky Martin’s charge continues progress with big-race victory at Plumpton