sport news Tiger Roll aims to become first back-to-back Grand National winner since Red Rum

Tiger Roll aims to become first back-to-back Grand National winner since Red Rum as trainer Gordon Elliott labels him 'horse of a lifetime' There was talk post-Cheltenham that Tiger Roll may step aside at Aintree  But Gordon Elliot is satisfied at handicapper's revised National mark   'I can't see any reason at the moment why we won't be going there', he said

By Marcus Townsend For Mailonline

Published: 16:31 GMT, 19 March 2019 | Updated: 16:32 GMT, 19 March 2019

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Trainer Gordon Elliott on Monday declared Tiger Roll a 'horse of a lifetime' and committed last year's Grand National hero to a date with destiny at Aintree next month.

Last week's cross-country chase winner would become the first horse since the legendary Red Rum 45 years ago to win back-to-back Grand Nationals if he pulls off the rare feat at Liverpool in three weeks time.

There was talk post-Cheltenham that Tiger Roll may sidestep the National with owner Michael O'Leary expressing doubts about his

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