Wednesday 18 March 2015 12:58, UK
Tom George believes Saint Are's liking for the track will stand him in good stead when he goes for glory in the Crabbie's Grand National at Aintree on April 11.
Saint Are has got round in both his attempts so far over the famous fences, taking ninth place behind Auroras Encore in the world's greatest steeplechase in 2013 and finishing third to Oscar Time in the Becher Chase in December.
He also won a Grade One novice hurdle and a competitive handicap chase on the Mildmay course earlier in his career.
"I'm thrilled with him. We resisted the temptation to run him last week (at Cheltenham) and he's absolutely spot on at the moment, he's exactly where we want him," said George.
"He likes the track and that should be in his favour."
