CONFLATED IS NO SOFTIE

TOP WEIGHT Conflated could come out of the Randox Grand National if ground conditions at Aintree are heavy, leaving Delta Work as the main contender for three-time winner Michael O'Leary's Gigginstown House Stud.

- JON LEES

The going was soft, heavy in places, yesterday as 51 horses remained in contention of which Delta Work, Coko Beach, Farouk D'Alene and Run Wild Fred are likely to run but Conflated "might not", according to racing manager Eddie O'Leary.