A NORTH Pembrokeshire racing yard is gearing up for its fourth Grand National this weekend.

Rebecca Curtis, who runs a busy yard near Newport, says O’Faolain’s Boy and The Romford Pele are in top form in preparation for their debut on the famous four mile track this weekend.

Miss Curtis and her team have already enjoyed a successful season, with six winners in the past week, and the yard will be represented by runners in several other Aintree races in addition to Saturday’s gruelling steeplechase.

The Grand National course has been dubbed the ultimate test of horses and jockeys, who will face some of the most testing fences including Becher’s Brook and The Chair.

O’Faolain’s Boy ran well in the recent Gold Cup, and The Romford Pele enjoyed a successful meet at Cheltenam.

Jockeys for the pair, both aged nine, have yet to be decided, and O’Faolain’s Boy is described as the better jumper, while Romford Pele is carrying less weight.

Miss Curtis said: “Both horses have a really good chance. But the National is just one of those races where you need lots of luck.”

Teaforthree, trained by Miss Curtis, finished third in the 2013 Grand National, and was ranked favourite in 2014, but unseated his rider at the 15th fence.

Last year Bob Ford took on the challenge, but was pulled up at the 29th fence.

Miss Curtis said: “The National is a very exciting and unique race.

“It’s a real buzz to watch, but we just want them to come back safe.”