Summary:
The man who trained Red Rum believes his horse can win the Grand National for a second time.

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Pineau De Re will claim a place in the pantheon of Grand National winners if he can repeat his 2014 victory next April. Trainer Dr Richard Newland believes his 11-year-old will have every right to be mentioned in the same breath as three-time winner Red Rum if he can replicate the heroics which saw him beat Balthazar King at Aintree. The Worcestershire handler said: ‘I believe Pineau De Re is a genuine candidate for the National again. Pineau De Re is a 'genuine candidate' to win next year's Grand National, claims trainer Dr Richard Newland . Newman believes a repeat victory will place Pineau De Re among the greats like Red Rum . ‘I think he is a very classy horse and I like his chance for a number of reasons. ‘Balthazar King was runner-up and he hasn’t let the form down since. ‘Although he is 11, Pineau still has a lot of bounce as he had a bad injury for two years and has only run 35 times. ‘Although he is 11 he acts like he’s three and shows a lot of enthusiasm on the gallops. ‘I am a big fan of Red Rum, but I think the race is harder to win now. If Pineau could win again it would mirror what Red Rum achieved in my eyes.’ Pineau De Re, ridden by Leighton Aspell, wins the 2014 Grand National at Aintree .