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BRYONY FROST has returned from France to ride the Grand National second-favorite, Intense Raffles.
Unfortunately, the trailblazing jockey will miss the chance to ride the Irish Grand National champion trained by Thomas Gibney in the prestigious Aintree race set for next April.
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Earlier this year, Frost moved to France after landing an exciting position with prominent owners Simon Munir and Isaac Souede.
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The wealthy pair own the six-year-old gelding, currently quoted at 14-1 for the world’s most prestigious race, and plan to campaign him over hurdles this season to maintain his rating.
With regular rider Daryl Jacob out due to injury, Frost has been called to ride Intense Raffles for his seasonal debut at Navan this Saturday.
He will be competing against others, including former Pertemps Final winner Good Time Jonny in the Listed 3m1f handicap hurdle starting at 1.42pm.
Frost has been thriving across the Channel, but has continuously expressed her desire to return home for the right opportunity.
This certainly applies to Intense Raffles.
However, it seems she will have to put aside her ambitions of riding him in the Grand National itself, as Munir and Souede’s retained rider Jacob is likely to take the reins.
Their racing manager, Anthony Bromley, remarked: “Tom is very pleased with the horse and he’s ready to start.”
“I don’t believe he has been given an unfair assignment for this hurdle start with a handicap mark of 141, but we’ll see how it unfolds.”
“Bryony is keen to ride him; she’s coming over on Friday to work with him and will ride him on Saturday.”
“Daryl is injured, as is JJ Slevin, both not competing currently, and Bryony isn’t racing in France this Saturday.”
“This presents a great solution; she’s an excellent substitute, and we’re keen to see how he handles the hurdles.”
“When Daryl returns, he will resume his role on the horse; he’s our primary retained rider in both England and Ireland, and his recovery is proceeding well.”
“All strategies focus on Aintree in April, but it will be interesting to observe how he navigates smaller obstacles, as he hasn’t previously competed over them due to the different styles of French hurdles.”
Willie Mullins’ I Am Maximus is gearing up to defend his title next year and currently stands at odds of 8-1 to do so.
Owner JP McManus also has the highly promising Iroko, who is vying for the third position at around 20-1.
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