Quinz could line up at Aintree as long as the ground is suitable
Racing Post Chase hero Quinz looks almost certain to take his chance in the John Smith's Grand National at Aintree in April.
Still a novice, the Philip Hobbs-trained seven-year-old found extra in the finish to hold off the challenge of Mount Oscar, giving the Minehead trainer a fourth win in the race.
Although entered in the Stewart Family Spinal Research Handicap at Cheltenham, for which he is a general 10-1 chance, he has been put 9lb for that and Hobbs said: "I'd say the National would most probably be the plan now, provided it is not soft at Aintree.
"The reaction of the handicapper is pretty much what I expected."
While still relatively inexperienced, Quinz has been allotted just 10st 8lb for the Aintree marathon.
He is a best-priced 25-1 for the April 9 showpiece.
