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Harrington retains Lifetime National Ambition

Lifetime Ambition will be trained for a repeat bid for the Aintree Grand National.Lifetime Ambition will be trained for a repeat bid for the Aintree Grand National.
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Jessica Harrington still harbours hopes that Lifetime Ambition can fill the one remaining gap in her illustrious CV by giving her a win in the Aintree Grand National.

The Moone based trainer has won both the Gold Cup and Champion Hurdle, as well as tasting Classic success on the flat. However, the Aintree feature has thus far eluded the veteran trainer but she continues to have faith that the Kapgarde eight-year-old can put that right.

Fourth on his initial outing over those famous fences in the Grand Sefton in November, Lifetime Ambition appeared to be enjoying his return to Aintree before unseating after being badly hampered last week.

Assistant Trainer Kate Harrington reported: "Definitely back to Aintree next year and all roads will lead there (to the Grand National).

"Potentially might go for the Galway Plate on the way.

"There is a big, big pot in him sometime soon, hopefully!"

About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.