| Exotic Dancer and Star De Mohaison Out Of Grand National |
The Sir Robert Ogden owned racehorse’s Exotic Dancer and Star De Mohaison have been withdrawn from the 2009 John Smith's Grand National at Tuesday's second forfeit stage.
The two horses, who both raced in last week's totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup, will take part in alternative races during next month's Aintree meeting.
"It's the forfeit stage for the Grand National this morning and, having spoken with our trainers, we have decided to forfeit both Exotic Dancer and Star De Mohaison," Barry Simpson, racing manager to owner Sir Robert Ogden, told PA Sport.
"Exotic Dancer will go for the Bowl and Star De Mohaison could possibly go for that race - there's a handicap there as well," Simpson explained.
"There's the Scottish National as well for Star De Mohaison, but not for Exotic Dancer.
"Our concern with Star De Mohaison was that he ran flat in the Gold Cup. It was disappointing, and it was a big ask for him to be saddled with maybe top weight (in the National).
Punters have been getting behind My Will after an impressive run in the Gold Cup last week. He is now 11/1 with Paddy Power to win the Grand National.
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