The Grand National
The Grand National is undoubtedly the biggest and best horse race in the world and the biggest betting event in the sporting calendar. Everyone loves to have a bet on the Grand National so we’re here to help you pick the winner, sift through the form, pick up free bets and place your Grand National bets online.
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40 horses are expected to participate in this year’s Grand National. But who will make the cut when the final line-up is announced on April 7th? Here’s a list of the latest contenders, which will be updated as all the declaration stages go by.
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 | Big Fella Thanks136-2U1 Age: 8 Weight:10-12Ran a great race in 6th in 2009 and the bookies rate him as one of the favourites. Those two 'U's in his form are a worry though. | 8/1 |  |
 | Mon Mome1-P3463 Age: 10 Weight:11-7Shock winner last year and carrying 7lb more this time. Unlikely to defend his crown. | 11/1 | |
 | Black Apalachi151U-02 Age: 11 Weight:11-6Victorious round the Aintree fences in the past. Could be one for the short list. | 14/1 |  |
 | Snowy Morning103223 Age: 10 Weight:10-13Disappointing run in last year's National after a great effort to finish 3rd in 2008. Does he have another bug race in him? | 16/1 | |
 | The Package3-02312 Age: 7 Weight:10-07Young horse will bags of potential. Won the same prep race as Mon Mome last year. | 16/1 |  |
 | Arbor Supreme30-30U2 Age: 8 Weight:10-08Could Irish eyes be smiling with this one? A top stayer who's improving all the time. | 16/1 | |
 | Tricky Trickster121-210 Age: 7 Weight:11-4Youngish horse with lots of potential. Will early favouritism be justified? Looks a big ask. | 16/1 | |
 | Niche Market1-03520 Age: 9 Weight:11-4After winning the Irish National, can he spring another surprise by winning the big one? Could be there or thereabouts. | 18/1 | |
 | Character Building3301-00 Age: 10 Weight:10-11On the up and has proven he can rise to the occasion with a fine win at Cheltenham in 2009. | 18/1 | |
 | State Of Play60/144-P Age: 10 Weight:10-11Fourth round Aintree in 2009 and go even better this year. | 20/1 | |
 | Vic Venturi211501 Age: 10 Weight:11-6From the same stable as Black Apalachi and could have just as good a chance. | 20/1 |  |
 | Comply Or DieP002-00 Age: 11 Weight:11-5Winner in 2008. Runner Up in 2009. Fantastic jumper who know how to win at Aintree. Has a chance again. | 20/1 |  |
 | Don't Push It01-423P Age: 10 Weight:11-5Most likely to be Tony McCoy's mount for the big race. Will he be good enough to give him a National win? | 20/1 | |
 | Backstage123130 Age: 8 Weight:11-0A horse that's on the up after a couple of impress wins and touted as a proverbial dark horse. | 25/1 | |
 | Cant Buy Time14F-016 Age: 8 Weight:10-13One from the JP McManus stable so will have plenty of support from the Emerald Isle. Will need avoid the mistakes of last year. | 28/1 | |
 | Ballyholland6-51110 Age: 9 Weight:11-0More than capable over the jumps and has been in good form. Still got it to prove over this distance though. | 33/1 | |
 | Maljimar02P-253 Age: 10 Weight:10-08Inconsistent performer who will probably struggle to complete the course. | 33/1 | |
 | Irish RaptorU01-4U5 Age: 11 Weight:10-07Has won round these Aintree fences on a few ocassions so could be well suited to a tilt at the National | 33/1 | |
 | King Johns Castle2/0-0000 Age: 11 Weight:10-09Finished 2nd in 2008 but missed last year through injury. Could go close yet again if fit. | 40/1 | |
 | Cloudy LaneFU-3644 Age: 10 Weight:11-3A perennial Grand National trier. Will he get it right one of these years? Not this time. | 40/1 | |
 | Dream AllianceUPP/-21P Age: 9 Weight:11-3An often inconsistent performer who will need to go one better than his Welsh National win. Slim chance. | 40/1 | |
 | My Will53-2057 Age: 10 Weight:11-2A great favourite amongst the fans and will have plenty of backers. Decent jumper. | 40/1 | |
 | Hello Bud035U00 Age: 12 Weight:10-07Getting on a bit but this former Scottish National Winner could still be in the mix | 50/1 | |
 | Madison Du Berlais01-3244 Age: 9 Weight:11-10A good horse who could possibly continue the good showing of Hennessy winners in the National. | 50/1 | |
 | Eric's Charm2P5-011 Age: 12 Weight: 10-09An interesting longshot who has been in good form. If he can steer clear of trouble he could be in with a shout despite a preference for soft ground. | 50/1 | |
 | Abbeybraney3/32-31P Age: 9 Weight: 10-05Even this one's trainer would have pulled him out, had he been able to get another horse from his stable a run in the race. Surely that tells you all you need to know about his chances. | 66/1 | |
 | Ballyfitz4P1540 Age: 10 Weight: 10-09Questions remain over his jumping ability and he could be found out by the Grand National fences. | 66/1 | |
 | FlintoffP63/52-P Age: 9 Weight: 10-05Unsurprisingly co-owned by Andrew Flintoff. This could be one of the outsiders that is worth watching. Has already finished 3rd in the Scottish National though would prefer softer going. | 66/1 | |
 | Palypso De CreekP6-1420 Age: 7 Weight:10-06Little-known French horse with limited race experience in the UK; Look somewhere else for your winner. | 66/1 | |
 | Nozic1P00-60 Age: 9 Weight:11-03Once showed lots of promise but has been really disappointing in recent shows. Best left alone. | 80/1 | |
 | Joe Lively5-50030 Age: 11 Weight: 11-06Will undoubtedly be hampered by the weight he has to carry which is a shame as he's a real jumper with bags of stamina. Don't discount for a place. | 80/1 | |
 | Ellerslie George0-12100 Age: 10 Weight 10-10Despite showing signs of improvement this one just doesn't look like it has the class to compete at this level. | 100/1 | |
 | Beat The BoysP-1P1PP Age: 9 Weight: 11-10Hugely inconsistent form - either wins or is pulled up. This is a step up in class so what will it be. Win or pulled up? I'd say pulled up. | 100/1 | |
 | Mr PointmentP/6220-0 Age: 11 Weight: 10-07Has been fancied in previous Nationals but pulled up in 2008. Hasn't won since 2007. | 100/1 | |
 | Preists Leap0-000U0 Age:10 Weight 11-00Needs soft ground to perform at his best so hard to see him bettering last year's 14th place finish. | 100/1 | |
 | Conna Castle43545U Age: 11 Weight: 10-09Trainer won the National in 2003 but won't be doing so again with this one. If you're looking for another 100/1 winner look elsewhere. | 100/1 | |
 | Piraya0-33010 Age: 7 Weight: 10-07Usually does better in shorter-run races and there are far better contenders from the Pipe yard in the race. | 100/1 | |
 | Pablo Du Charmil3606-4F Age: 9 Weight 11-02Very lightly raced and looks massively under prepared for the task that lies ahead. | 150/1 | |
 | Made In Taipan2404P2 Age: 8 Weight: 11-04Has shown some decent form at Grade One Level but this still looks a step too far. Will do well to make the finish line. | 150/1 | |
 | Ollie Magern305467 Age: 12 Weight 10-09Fell here last year and will probably suffer a similar fate again. Lacks the quality to see this through. | 150/1 | |
