Quinn sounds Character warning

John Quinn has warned punters to hold fire on backing ante-post favourite Character Building in Saturday’s Coral Scottish Grand National.

John Quinn has warned punters to hold fire on backing ante-post favourite Character Building in Saturday’s Coral Scottish Grand National.

The seven-year-old is the general 6-1 market leader after finishing second to subsequent Irish Grand National winner Butler’s Cabin at Cheltenham last month.

However, Quinn is concerned by the likely fast ground at Ayr on Saturday and believes backers should wait until the day if they want to be certain of a run.

“I will take him up there and walk the track myself, but my owners (who walked the track on Wednesday) know what they are talking about and they said to me it’s fast summer ground,” Quinn said.

“I wouldn’t back him at the moment. I would wait and back him when he goes around the parade ring on Saturday.”

Although Quinn would not want to run on fast ground, he equally believes a sound surface brings out the best in his exciting novice performer.

“He doesn’t want it too soft even though he’s a proper National Hunt bred horse,” Quinn told At The Races.

“He got beaten in bumpers on very soft ground and the minute the ground dried up, his form got better. Even if it’s genuine good ground he would run his race.

“He’s a big, scopey horse with a proper jumping pedigree.

“He’s a very athletic horse and a good jumper and obviously one would have hoped that when he went jumping fences he would improve and he did. He improved more than we thought.”

more courts articles

Man admits killing Irish pensioner (87) on mobility scooter in London Man admits killing Irish pensioner (87) on mobility scooter in London
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges
Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court

More in this section

JJ Slevin on Banbridge gets up on the line to win 30/4/2024 Banbridge pips Captain Guinness in Champion Chase thriller
Mark Walsh onboard Mystical Power (green and gold silks) beats Jack Kennedy onboard Firefox to win 30/4/2024 Power-packed finish proves decisive for Mullins star
Shishkin file photo Henderson pays tribute to Shishkin
Sport Push Notifications

By clicking on 'Sign Up' you will be the first to know about our latest and best sporting content on this browser.

Sign Up
Sport
Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers

Sign up
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited