Katie Walsh is unconcerned about the Aintree ground ahead of Baie Des Iles' Randox Health Grand National challenge on Saturday.
The seven-year-old finished a creditable third in the Grand National Trial at Punchestown back in February on heavy ground and while the grey has done most of her racing in testing conditions, her big-race rider does not think deep ground is a necessity.
As well as Walsh aiming to be the first female to ride the winner, the mare is trained by her husband, Ross O'Sullivan.
Walsh said: "Baie Des Iles is really well at home and we are very much looking forward to Saturday. She did a nice piece of work towards the end of last week and everything has gone smoothly with her. She has plenty of form on heavy ground, but she has a good action and I think better ground wouldn't be too much of an issue either. We're counting down the days now, but it's going to be a great experience and I'm looking forward to riding in the race again and especially for Ross.
"There is so much luck involved in a Grand National. It can depend on where you've been positioned throughout the race or whether you're behind a horse who doesn't jump well. There are a lot of variables involved.
"Every runner has a chance of winning the Grand National - you just do not know what is going to happen. We're really excited about Baie Des Iles and it will be great to be a part of the race again - I'm really looking forward to it. Zorka Wentworth (owner) has been a great supporter of the yard who loves the game of National Hunt racing, so she's also looking forward to the experience."
Baie Des Iles is 25/1 with Sky Bet (non-runner/no bet, five places and Best Odds Guaranteed) for Saturday's race.
