Now Mcginty will show what he’s made of in biggest test

Now Mcginty looks the ideal type for the gruelling stamina test that is the Coral Welsh Grand National at Chepstow.

Stuart Edmunds’ eightyear-old ticks enough boxes to suggest he has strong claims for the three-mile five-furlong handicap chase.

He has plenty of experience, without being overraced or exposed; he has solid form, handles soft and heavy ground and stays well.

Now Mcginty has a course success over nearly three miles under his belt too, and that gives him a big chance. That came at the main expense of subsequent Ladbrokes Trophy hero De Rasher Counter in January, when he got home by six lengths.

The rest of his form bears close inspection, most notably his latest start that came on his seasonal debut after an eight-month break.

Now Mcginty gave Santini a scare at Sandown, going down by only a head after making most of the running in a four-horse affair. That race was seven weeks ago and will have put him spot-on for this marathon contest.

Cerberus is a notable raider on the same card for Joseph O’brien in the Coral Finale Juvenile Hurdle.

The three-year-old failed to win on the Flat for O’brien – but switching to obstacles has clearly suited as he has won two of his three starts to date.

Cerberus recently struck gold in a Grade Three affair at Fairyhouse at the start of the month, seeing off his stablemate and fellow jointfavourite A Wave Of The Sea with sharp jumping.

That front-running victory should stand him in excellent stead for this rise to Grade One level.