Time could be on McCoy's side in National

BOOKMAKERS are bracing themselves for a plunge on Can't Buy Time for next month's John Smith's Grand National after it emerged Jonjo O'Neill's gelding is the likely mount of Tony McCoy.

By The Newsroom

Published 29th Mar 2010, 21:23 BST

Updated 29th Mar 2010, 21:28 BST

McCoy's boss, leading owner JP McManus, has four entries for the world's most famous steeplechase in King Johns Castle, Don't Push It, Arbor Supreme and Can't Buy Time.

McManus' racing manager Frank Berry said: "Paul Townend is probably going to ride Arbor Supreme and we're not certain yet whether AP (McCoy) will ride Don't Push It or Can't Buy Time. But, at this stage, it's likely Tony will ride Can't Buy Time."

Coral reacted by cutting Can't Buy Time to 20-1 from 25-1.

Mon Mome is a top-priced 12-1 to become the first horse since Red Rum in 1974 to win back-to-back Nationals although Comply Or Die was second last year after winning in 2008.