Haiti Couleurs Claims Victory in the Coral Welsh Grand National

In a spectacular display, Haiti Couleurs emerged victorious at Chepstow, adding the Coral Welsh Grand National to his earlier win in the Irish equivalent. Trained by Rebecca Curtis and ridden by champion jockey Sean Bowen, the 5-1 favorite delivered an impressive front-running performance. This win marked a triumphant return to form for the Cheltenham Festival winner, who had previously disappointed in the Betfair Chase. Shouldering 11st 13lb, Haiti Couleurs secured a three-length success over Joel Parkinson and Sue Smith's O'Connell. Sean Bowen praised the horse and his trainer, stating, 'What a racehorse and what a training performance to get him back from Haydock.' For Curtis, the win was a testament to her belief in Haiti Couleurs and a long-awaited victory in her country's most prestigious trophy. Curtis expressed her delight, saying, 'I'm absolutely delighted to get him back... He's done that so well and aggressively today and to carry that weight… He outclassed them and was back to his very best, which was brilliant.' The victory has led to speculation about Haiti Couleurs' potential participation in the Grand National and the Cheltenham Gold Cup, with Paddy Power adjusting his odds to 14-1 from 20s for the Grand National and 33-1 for the Cheltenham Gold Cup.