Sports Betting News: Flooring Porter Owners Eyeing the Grand National

Michael Black
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Michael Black
10/04/2024
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Sports Betting News: Flooring Porter Owners Eyeing the Grand National

Flooring Porter’s connections are eager to have a crack at the 2025 Grand National following his recent success in the Kerry National at Listowel.

Operators of horse racing betting sites were impressed by the nine-year-old’s performance, offering quotes of 33/1 for the long-distance race at Aintree in April.

Read on as we look at why Flooring Porter’s owners are considering a tilt at the Grand National before assessing some of the other top stories from the betting industry this week.

Highlights

  • Flooring Porter ‘deserves’ to run in the National.
  • Wathnan Racing take aim at City Of Troy.
  • Bookie launches new charity challenge.

National on the Cards for Flooring Porter

Flooring Porter’s joint-owner Ned Hogarty says the two-time Stayers’ Hurdle winner ‘deserves’ the opportunity to run in the Grand National at Aintree.

The horse ran his rivals ragged in the Kerry National, with jockey Keith Donoghue sitting motionless as he cruised down the home straight.

If connections opt to run Flooring Porter in the Grand National, betting apps will likely be inundated with wagers from punters on both sides of the Irish Sea.

Subsanador Enters the Breeders’ Cup Classic Picture

Wathnan Racing are considering running Subsanador in the Breeders’ Cup Classic following his recent victory in the California Crown Stakes at Santa Anita.

The son of Fortify is priced at 16/1 to win the Classic on UK betting sites and connections believe he could give punters a good run for their money.

City Of Troy is the 9/4 favourite following his recent impressive workout at Southwell and he will likely come in for further support as race day approaches.

Darts Stars Handed Charity Incentive

BoyleSports has launched a new charity challenge for the Professional Darts Corporation's 2025 World Grand Prix tournament.

The 'D20 for £20' Charity Challenge will see the bookmaker donate £20 for every double 20 hit during the at Leicester's Mattioli Arena from October 7-13.

Prostate Cancer UK and the Make-A-Wish Foundation are among the charities which will benefit after being nominated by Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen.