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GRAND NATIONAL PRICES PRICESGerald Gerald Ls Odds Recede Since In ¬ jury at Hurst Park American Duettiste Doubtful Starter LONDON England March 17 When it became known Friday night that Gerald L had injured himself in a race at Hurst Park recently his future odds for the Grand Na ¬ tional Steeplechase immediately lengthened until 20 to 1 was to be had against his chances Major Murrays candidate will un ¬ dergo an examination by a veterinarian Mon ¬ day afternoon after workout and upon the findings of the examiner will depend his starting in the race raceTrainer Trainer G Gwilt told the Daily Racing Form correspondent Thursday of Gerald Ls injury but expressed confidence in his ability to have the horse ready for the big Liverpool event He said that barring accidents Gerald L will win the jumping classic It will be recalled that Music Hall which won the Grand National last year was injured in the same race at Hurst Park ParkGerald Gerald Ls mishap leaves W Bankiers Forewarned in the position of future favorite for the National at 9 to 1 Arravale is sec ¬ ond choice at 10 to 1 and prices on the other leading candidates are as follows Fly Mask 100 to 8 Conjurer 100 to 7 Taffyttis 20 to 1 Sergeant Murphy 20 to 1 and Libretto 25 to L LDevelopments Developments during the last week includ ¬ ed defeats for both Arravale and Clashing Arms ArmsSince Since his failure at Hurst Park J E WiO eners Duettiste has been given three seven eighths trials as well as one at a mile and an eighth and another at a mile and a quar ¬ ter He does not seem to be at his best and is considered a doubtful starter in the Grand National NationalAt At the Aintree course where the National will be run a special stand has berti erected at Valentines Brook for the accommodation of the royal party
