Grand National 2011 Runners


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.

HorseOddsBet Now
Big Fella Thanks
136-2U1 Age: 8 Weight:10-12
Ran 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 Mome
1-P3463 Age: 10 Weight:11-7
Shock winner last year and carrying 7lb more this time. Unlikely to defend his crown.
11/1


Black Apalachi
151U-02 Age: 11 Weight:11-6
Victorious round the Aintree fences in the past. Could be one for the short list.
14/1


Snowy Morning
103223 Age: 10 Weight:10-13
Disappointing 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 Package
3-02312 Age: 7 Weight:10-07
Young horse will bags of potential. Won the same prep race as Mon Mome last year.
16/1

Arbor Supreme
30-30U2 Age: 8 Weight:10-08
Could Irish eyes be smiling with this one? A top stayer who's improving all the time.
16/1

Tricky Trickster
121-210 Age: 7 Weight:11-4
Youngish horse with lots of potential. Will early favouritism be justified? Looks a big ask.
16/1


Niche Market
1-03520 Age: 9 Weight:11-4
After winning the Irish National, can he spring another surprise by winning the big one? Could be there or thereabouts.
18/1


Character Building
3301-00 Age: 10 Weight:10-11
On the up and has proven he can rise to the occasion with a fine win at Cheltenham in 2009.
18/1

State Of Play
60/144-P Age: 10 Weight:10-11
Fourth round Aintree in 2009 and go even better this year.
20/1


Vic Venturi
211501 Age: 10 Weight:11-6
From the same stable as Black Apalachi and could have just as good a chance.
20/1
Comply Or Die
P002-00 Age: 11 Weight:11-5
Winner in 2008. Runner Up in 2009. Fantastic jumper who know how to win at Aintree. Has a chance again.
20/1
Don't Push It
01-423P Age: 10 Weight:11-5
Most likely to be Tony McCoy's mount for the big race. Will he be good enough to give him a National win?
20/1


Backstage
123130 Age: 8 Weight:11-0
A horse that's on the up after a couple of impress wins and touted as a proverbial dark horse.
25/1


Cant Buy Time
14F-016 Age: 8 Weight:10-13
One 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

Ballyholland
6-51110 Age: 9 Weight:11-0
More than capable over the jumps and has been in good form. Still got it to prove over this distance though.
33/1
Maljimar
02P-253 Age: 10 Weight:10-08
Inconsistent performer who will probably struggle to complete the course.
33/1
Irish Raptor
U01-4U5 Age: 11 Weight:10-07
Has won round these Aintree fences on a few ocassions so could be well suited to a tilt at the National
33/1


King Johns Castle
2/0-0000 Age: 11 Weight:10-09
Finished 2nd in 2008 but missed last year through injury. Could go close yet again if fit.
40/1

Cloudy Lane
FU-3644 Age: 10 Weight:11-3
A perennial Grand National trier. Will he get it right one of these years? Not this time.
40/1

Dream Alliance
UPP/-21P Age: 9 Weight:11-3
An often inconsistent performer who will need to go one better than his Welsh National win. Slim chance.
40/1

My Will
53-2057 Age: 10 Weight:11-2
A great favourite amongst the fans and will have plenty of backers. Decent jumper.
40/1


Hello Bud
035U00 Age: 12 Weight:10-07
Getting on a bit but this former Scottish National Winner could still be in the mix
50/1
Madison Du Berlais
01-3244 Age: 9 Weight:11-10
A good horse who could possibly continue the good showing of Hennessy winners in the National.
50/1

Eric's Charm
2P5-011 Age: 12 Weight: 10-09
An 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
Abbeybraney
3/32-31P Age: 9 Weight: 10-05
Even 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

Ballyfitz
4P1540 Age: 10 Weight: 10-09
Questions remain over his jumping ability and he could be found out by the Grand National fences.
66/1

Flintoff
P63/52-P Age: 9 Weight: 10-05
Unsurprisingly 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 Creek
P6-1420 Age: 7 Weight:10-06
Little-known French horse with limited race experience in the UK; Look somewhere else for your winner.
66/1

Nozic
1P00-60 Age: 9 Weight:11-03
Once showed lots of promise but has been really disappointing in recent shows. Best left alone.
80/1

Joe Lively
5-50030 Age: 11 Weight: 11-06
Will 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 George
0-12100 Age: 10 Weight 10-10
Despite showing signs of improvement this one just doesn't look like it has the class to compete at this level.
100/1

Beat The Boys
P-1P1PP Age: 9 Weight: 11-10
Hugely 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 Pointment
P/6220-0 Age: 11 Weight: 10-07
Has been fancied in previous Nationals but pulled up in 2008. Hasn't won since 2007.
100/1

Preists Leap
0-000U0 Age:10 Weight 11-00
Needs soft ground to perform at his best so hard to see him bettering last year's 14th place finish.
100/1

Conna Castle
43545U Age: 11 Weight: 10-09
Trainer 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
Piraya
0-33010 Age: 7 Weight: 10-07
Usually does better in shorter-run races and there are far better contenders from the Pipe yard in the race.
100/1

Pablo Du Charmil
3606-4F Age: 9 Weight 11-02
Very lightly raced and looks massively under prepared for the task that lies ahead.
150/1

Made In Taipan
2404P2 Age: 8 Weight: 11-04
Has 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 Magern
305467 Age: 12 Weight 10-09
Fell here last year and will probably suffer a similar fate again. Lacks the quality to see this through.
150/1

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