The ace tipster goes for a long distance specialist in the Becher Chase, run over Grand National fences at Aintree,

Make Val your pal in the William Hill Half A Mill Becher Chase. VAL DANCER (2.40) hit the jackpot last Christmas when landing the Welsh Grand National and he will get some practice over Aintree’s iconic fences in this 3m2f contest.

That Chepstow victory was his fifth over fences and he has now won half of his 10 chase starts. His prominent racing style is well suited the Grand National course and he is at his best on testing ground. The weather forecast is for rain through the night and into Saturday morning, so conditions could easily turn in his favour. READ MORE : Sir AP McCoy delivers verdict on what to do next with falling star Constitution Hill READ MORE :

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