Nassalam Out of Welsh Grand National Defense
Defending Champ Nassalam Out of 2024 Welsh Grand National
Chepstow, Wales – Horse racing fans hoping to see a repeat performance from last year’s dominant Welsh Grand National winner will be disappointed. Nassalam, the seven-year-old gelding who stormed to a 34-length victory in 2023, will not be defending his title this year.
trainer Josh Moore, who co-trains Nassalam with his father Gary, confirmed the news to At The Races, citing a setback in the horse’s training regimen. “He’s missed some key bits of work at home, he just needs a bit of time and this has come too soon,” moore explained.
Nassalam’s absence leaves the field wide open for the 2024 Welsh Grand National, scheduled for Friday, December 27th at Chepstow Racecourse. Bookmakers have installed eight-year-old Monbeg Genius as the early favorite to claim the prestigious title.
Defending Champ Nassalam Scratched from 2024 Welsh Grand National
chepstow, Wales – A shock announcement has rocked the horse racing world as defending champion Nassalam has been withdrawn from the 2024 Welsh Grand National.The seven-year-old gelding, who obliterated the competition in last year’s race, securing a record-breaking 34-length victory, has suffered a setback in his training.
Trainer Josh Moore, who co-trains Nassalam with his father Gary, confirmed the news, stating, “He’s missed some key bits of work at home, he just needs a bit of time and this has come too soon.”
nassalams absence throws the prestigious race wide open. Bookmakers have reacted swiftly, installing eight-year-old Monbeg genius as the early favorite to claim the title on Friday, December 27th at chepstow Racecourse.