Monty´s on track for Aintree Monty´s Pass is on course for another crack at the John Smiths Grand National after a satisfactory outing over hurdles at Limerick this afternoon.The Jimmy Mangan-trained gelding, winner of the Aintree spectacular in 2003, lost his place after three out in the 2m6f ladbroke.com Handicap Hurdle but kept on again in the straight to finish a fair tenth of the 15 finishers.´David (Casey) said that he was really well in himself, and I was delighted with the way he jumped. He could never handle that tacky ground because he has small feet,´ said Mangan.He added, ´That´s his last run before Aintree but we´ll probably bring him to Tramore, like we did last year, to pop over a few fences before travelling over.´´David said he wouldn´t mind riding him at Aintree but I don´t think he´ll get off Hedgehunter!´ laughed Mangan, while he confirmed that regular partner Barry Geraghty has yet to commit himself for another attempt at the Grand National.
