Bookies fear another Rachael Blackmore bashing as Grand National hero returns to race in UK at Sandown today

BOOKIES fear another Rachael Blackmore bashing as the Grand National hero returns to the UK.

The Cheltenham Festival superstar rides leading fancy Plan Of Attack in the Bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown today.

The Irish raider made history when guiding Minella Times to a famous Aintree victory a fortnight ago.

And she is chasing a second big staying prize in as many weeks aboard the Henry de Bromhead-trained eight-year-old.

Coral's Andy Lobo said: "The Rachael factor is very much coming into play and he’s our 5-1 second favourite.

"Looking at his form, we are happy to take plenty of that along with the ever growing Blackmore fan club.

"You have to respect Paul Nicholls in these big Saturday handicaps though and we make his Enrilo our 9-2 favourite.

"We are paying five places and fancy his chances more than the likes of Kitty’s Light and El Presente at 15-2."

De Bromhead said Blackmore was keen to travel over to ride the horse, who was a late faller when going well in the Kim Muir at the Cheltenham Festival.

Blackmore arrives in Surrey on the back of landing a treble at Kilbeggan in Ireland last night.

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Her last race - a win on 5-4 favourite Cavalry Master - came at 7.55pm so she faces a quick turnaround before going for gold at Sandown.

De Bromhead said: "Plan Of Attack seemed to be going well and all I can tell you is Rachael is very keen to go over and ride him.

"I wouldn’t be a great tipster myself, but she seems keen!