Grand National runners

Runners, riders, trainers and form - all the key details you need to know for Saturday's big race at Aintree.

Grand National Runners 2022 as HorseRacing.net provide a Runner by Runner Guide for the 2022 Aintree Grand National on Saturday 9 April 2022.

A former Grade 1 winner of the RSA Chase at the Cheltenham Festival back in 2016, Blaklion was also a fine victor in the 2017 Becher Chase at Aintree, so he has a track record over the Aintree fences. Has struggled to land a blow this season and has pulled up in both the Welsh Grand National and Edinburgh National, but he's a real dour stayer that will relish the test of this contest, so is of slight interest. Produced a career best at the end of last season by bounding to victory over Run Wild Fred in the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse, but has failed to build on that effort and has been out of form of late. Fifth in the Kim Muir at the Cheltenham Festival a few seasons ago, Deise Aba has been a regular in top notch staying handicap chases in recent times and he's racked up three second placed finishes this season, with his only disappointment coming in the Welsh Grand National when he pulled up. Fourth in the Manifesto Novices' Chase at Aintree's Grand National meeting last year, Phoenix Way has continued to blossom over fences this season, and has performed with significant credit in some tough handicap chases. Ninth in the Thyestes Handicap Chase two starts ago, Class Conti was last seen finishing 11th of 12 in the Leinster National, so he needs a lot more to show here. Second at Fairyhouse on his last start for Paul Nolan, Discorama heads to Aintree in decent form, and with the benefit of last year's experience he could be a potential spring from the Irish-trained runners. Last seen finishing second over hurdles, he will come on for that effort and a return to the chasing sphere should bring him on and he's a lively outsider. Having won the 2021 Thyestes Handicap Chase and then a Grade 2 novice chase, Coko Beach looked a potential staying star of the future, but Gordon Elliott's raider has gone off the boil over the last year and will need to bounce back to form to feature here. However, Brahma Bull was pulled up in the Troytown at Navan two starts ago, while he fell in the Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham in March, so has some questions to answers in this. A seven-and-a-half length winner that day, Gordon Elliott's charge was next seen chasing home Stattler in the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham last month, so will need to improve on that effort. Heads to Aintree in cracking form as beat Escaria Ten in the Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse, and he could be one of the most solid punting options in a hugely competitive race.

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18. Coko Beach/ Gordon Elliott 32. Agusta Gold/ Willie Mullins 14. Samcro/ Gordon Elliott 15. Escaria Ten/ Gordon Elliott 27. Class Conti/ Willie Mullins 9. Mount Ida/ Gordon Elliott 11. Fiddlerontheroof/ Colin Tizzard 2. Delta Work/ Gordon Elliott The country's largest horse racing event will soon be underway as thousands of racegoers attend Aintree for the first time since lockdown restrictions have been lifted. Aintree Racecourse in Merseyside has become one of the most famous horse racing tracks in the world ever since it first formed back in 1839. 5. Run Wild Fred/ Gordon Elliott 7. Brahma Bull/ Willie Mullins

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Brazil, one of the fancied runners, made an error at one of the hurdles. It's taken a long time to get here and it's a massive team effort, it gets you a bit. We've worked hard for so long to find horses like him so to do it here is just wonderful." Clan Des Obeaux might have been weak in the market today but he has gone in. Crowds return to Aintree for the first time since 2019, hoping to find some winners on the top class card. Pied Piper is settled nicely for Davy Russell. A two-time winner on the Flat for John and Thady Gosden and the Queen, New Approach’s son began his career over hurdles for Gordon Elliott with a half-length call over Vauban in a maiden event at Punchestown on New Year’s Eve. PIED PIPER is the one to follow after a gallant third in the Triumph Hurdle. And here is the latest betting for the Betway Bowl - it's a cracker of a race! The two horses and jockeys are in front of the photographers. Open an account with Betfred, bet £10 on the 2.55 at Aintree and get £60 worth of FREE BETS and BONUSES! Epatante beat Zanahiyr by a length when the pair filled the podium behind Honeysuckle in the Champion Hurdle - Glory And Fortune was back in fifth - but the latter is the more likely stayer at two and a half miles.

Farclas and Caribean Boy taken out and Eclair Surf and Fortescue come in as final field of 40 runners and four reserves revealed.

School Boy Hours (Noel Meade), 3. Fourth home last year was Burrows Saint and the Rich Ricci-owned nine-year-old is one of four entries for Irish champion trainer Willie Mullins who won the Grand National with Hedgehunter in 2005. Romain De Senam (David Pipe) and 4 Roi Mage (Patrick Griffin). Commodore (trainer Venetia Williams), 2. She is one of only three UK-based entries among the first dozen in the betting, with the markets dominated by Irish-trained horses. Run Wild Fred is 25-1 with Paddy Power and will be ridden by Davy Russell, who partnered Tiger Roll to his two Grand National victories in 2018 and 2019.

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- Mighty Stowaway; J: Ben Sutton; O: Mr N Sutton; T: Lawney Hill - Cat Tiger; J: David Maxwell; O: Mr David Maxwell; T: Paul Nicholls - Marracudja; J: Tristan Durrel; O: Foxtrot Racing Marracudja; T: Dan Skelton Those who are never usually fans of horse-racing often take this opportunity to join in on the fun and place their bets. - Another Venture; J: George Daly; O: Mrs Louise Daly; T: Nicky Henderson - Millers Bank; J: Kielan Woods; O: Millers Bank Partnership; T: Alex Hales

Minella Times and Rachael Blackmore head the field for the 2022 Randox Grand National after the final 40 were confirmed for Saturday's big race at Aintree.

There is an equal split of 20 Irish and British-trained runners in the final line up. Watch the race live on our site. No free bet expiry. New Sky Bet customers can get £20 in free bets. Free bet stakes not included in returns. She is number 31 on the list, with Aidan Coleman's mount set to carry 10st 9lb. Mark Walsh and Any Second Now were an unlucky third behind Minella Times 12 months ago and return to Aintree again. Fortescue, number 40, has been cut to 25-1 (from 33) with William Hill since his place in the line-up was confirmed. Now he's got to go and prove it. Meanwhile, impressive Classic Chase winner Eclair Surf has been shortened to 12-1 (from 14) with most firms. Blaklion will be having his fourth run in the National and will be the oldest runner in the race at the age of 13. It would have been very frustrating to be 4lb well in and not get in.

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A field of 40 runners will go to post for the world's most famous jumps race on Saturday (5.15 Aintree), but who will come out on top?

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Good Boy Bobby doesn’t, on the face of it, look like a horse that has anything in hand from his 150 official rating, however that doesn’t take into account the fact he is totally unexposed over trips beyond three miles. In the last ten renewals, horses with odds of 66-1, 33-1 and 25-1 have been successful. Emma Lavelle’s talented performer has only tried an extreme trip once in his career. Nigel Twiston-Davies knows exactly what sort of horse is required for this race. His close-to-the-pace run-style is ideal for the demands of the Grand National. That Newbury return should have blown away the cobwebs, he can race off the same mark as when winning the Ladbrokes Trophy and Lavelle’s team in good form. Mirror Racing has nominated three to follow...

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After the 48-hour declarations for this year's Aintree spectacular, here is the full list of 40 entries plus latest odds.

Pulled up in the Midlands National on his first start in over a year. Can’t totally blame that on heavy ground because he has won in it before but maybe happier on decent ground. One for Scotland. Won last year’s Scottish National which has been a good guide in the past. Pretty much made all the running in last year’s Irish National to cause a 150-1 upset. Trained for the race since finishing third in last year’s Irish National. Possibly owes his price to the fact that he has been bought by McManus since his last run. Moment of glory came in 2019 Ladbrokes Trophy but now back down to that rating after a year out. Useful staying chaser who has won over the Mildmay course at Aintree and it is amazing how often that liking for the place translates to National course. He used to be a bit keen and was, essentially, a two and a half miler so question mark over trip. Second in the Gold Cup two years ago, he looks made for the trip. Likes to be up there, the softer the better but last mile and a half will be unknown territory. Blew out in his trial, it is hard to see him improving on 12 months ago. Has one stand out piece of form when he beat a below par Tiger Roll 17 lengths in the cross-country at Cheltenham in 2020.

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Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. 33. Phoenix Way – J: K Brogan – 50/1 14. Samcro – J: S Bowen – 50/1 25. Dingo Dollar – J: Ryan Mania – 50/1 6. Lostintranslation – J: H Cobden – 50/1 3. Easysland – J: Jonjo O’Neill – 50/1 35. Blaklion – J: Harry Skelton – 40/1 13. Santini – J: Nick Scholfield – 40/1 21. Discorama – J: B J Cooper – 33/1 41. Commodore – J: Reserve – 28/1 20. Kildisart – J: James Bowen – 33/1 11. Fiddlerontheroof – J: Brendan Powell – 16/1

Rachael Blackmore riding Minella Times clears the last fence to win the Randox Grand National Handicap Chase in 2021. Photo: Peter Powell/Pool via AP, File. 0.

Unfortunately he suffered a heavy fall at the third fence, but he is not out of it if that has not dented his confidence. It is five years since this admirable veteran finished fourth when favourite for the 2017 Grand National. He was brought down in 2018 and finished sixth 12 months ago. However, he was pulled up in last year’s renewal and it would be quite a surprise if he manages to win it at the fourth attempt at the age of 12. Pulled up when all the rage for last year’s renewal and it subsequently transpired he was suffering from a breathing problem. Perhaps a return to better ground and the National fences will rekindle the fire, but it requires a big leap of faith. A third-placed finish in the Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle offers hope, but he did not run as well at Kelso last time. Leading owner JP McManus has snapped him up since a creditable effort over hurdles at the Dublin Racing Festival and he is undoubtedly a leading contender. Not completely dismissed but he needs to bounce back from a disappointing run in the Bobbyjo and is another who would prefer softer ground. Third in the National Hunt Chase last season behind two Grade One winners and his whole campaign has been focused on this. Had his campaign built around the National Hunt Chase in which he was second and this might be an afterthought. That looks like the best trial for this as Any Second Now was third last year and must go close again but preference is for the younger rival. Here’s how you can watch from home and a guide to all the runners taking part in the Grand National 2022.

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The total rainfall in the rain gauge said 2.5mm but I think in reality we probably had a little more. She was discharged the same day and will be going home for a period of rest and rehabilitation. It's glorious now, blue skies, the sun is out and the temperature is starting to rise, we had a bit of a grass frost but that's starting to lift already." "There are some isolated showers around through the day but it's just one of those things whether it hits us or not. Withdrawal restrictions, payment methods, country and full T&Cs. Sign up here. Free bet stakes not included in returns. "The good news is that nothing's broken, she's just battered and bruised. "We're really pleased with how the track is," Varma added. "During this time further assessments will be undertaken to see if any soft tissue injuries become apparent which may need further investigation. Nicky Henderson and Willie Mullins, who sit behind Nicholls in the trainers' title, will be seeking to land a blow in the following Randox Topham Handicap Chase ( 4.05), after all three trainers claimed a win each on the opening day of the Grand National meeting. Saint Calvados has been backed to take on the short-priced favourite in the Marsh Chase ( 3.30), in a bid for success that could cement Nicholls' place at the top of the British trainers' championship. The Venetia Williams-trained Commodore has raced just once this season when cruising to a 15-length success in the Grade 3 Betfair Handicap Chase at Cheltenham in December and will be the trainer's sole runner in the National.

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Right down the bottom of the weights, Peking Rose looks a threat on handicap debut. The first race is scheduled for 1.45pm and the final contest will be run at 5.15pm. Favourite Langer Dan is positioned on the inside. In a trappy opener, Fils D’Oudairies and Mackenberg and Peking Rose are also on the list. In the final throes it was the Joseph O’Brien trainee who proved the stronger, scoring by a length and a half, with Quinta Do Mar in 12th and Lucky Max and favourite Langer Dan early casualties. Sent off at 12-1 in a field of 23, the six-year-old, partnered as today by Jack Andrews, travelled with purpose when joining leader Banbridge on the run to the final flight. The Ben Case-saddled son of Yeats started off in the sphere with a British Horseracing Authority rating of 122, and proved well ahead of that assessment with a three-length defeat of Leoncavallo at Doncaster 15 days before Christmas. In a trappy opener, Fils D’Oudairies and Mackenberg and Peking Rose are also on the list. In the final throes it was the Joseph O’Brien trainee who proved the stronger, scoring by a length and a half, with Quinta Do Mar in 12th and Lucky Max and favourite Langer Dan early casualties. Sent off at 12-1 in a field of 23, the six-year-old, partnered as today by Jack Andrews, travelled with purpose when joining leader Banbridge on the run to the final flight. The Ben Case-saddled son of Yeats started off in the sphere with a British Horseracing Authority rating of 122, and proved well ahead of that assessment with a three-length defeat of Leoncavallo at Doncaster 15 days before Christmas. Open an account with Betfred, bet £10 on the 1.45 at Aintree and get £60 worth of FREE BETS and BONUSES!

Saturday afternoon brings the world's most famous horse race as 40 contenders set off in this year's renewal of the Grand National at Aintree.

He may cling on for a place. He runs seven, with Farclas scratched, and has even given long-shot Samcro a favourable mention. Delta Work edged Tiger Roll over the banks at Cheltenham, having seemingly had enough of Grade 1 combat. However, he looks likely to not only stay, but improve for it. And it is encouraging that perhaps his most striking victory was achieved in a bumper on good to yielding terrain around this time of year. As a somewhat unintended consequence, the race is now classier than ever, and Longhouse Poet ticks plenty of boxes.

Easysland, Phoenix Way and Lord Du Mesnil non-runners in the Grand National as reseves Commodore, School Boy Hours and Romain De Senam come in.

14 Samcro (IRE) 10-11-01 152 Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott (IRE) Sean Bowen While 2021 hero Minella Times is now an 11-1 chance with Unibet. Commodore, who won on his only start of the season at Cheltenham in December, is currently a best-priced 40-1 with Bet365. Despite being bottom weights all three reserves will carry the number of the horse they replace.

Irish Grand National runner-up filled the same position in the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham and should be suited by this distance. First or second on last seven runs. Trainer Gordon Elliott: "He was second in last year's Irish Grand National and ...

Join Betfair and get a £10 free bet when you place a £10 bet on horseracing. Watch the race live on our site. New and existing customers can get six places on the Grand National. You can also claim six places on the Grand National. Get started here. Trainer Emma Lavelle: "He's fresh and has done everything right in the build-up. Trainer Sean Curran: "He's in great order and he's been round there. Trainer Dan Skelton: "On all evidence, he doesn't fully stay the Grand National distance. This has been his target for quite a while and he seems in great form." If you thought he'd get the trip he'd have a very good chance." Trainer Willie Mullins: "He should enjoy this trip and the ground. Trainer Gordon Elliott: "He was second in last year's Irish Grand National and that race is always a good guide. A full field of 40 runners will go to post for the world's most famous chase, but who will come out on top?