13:45 Aintree: Distance experience points towards Utopie Des Bordes
Nicky Henderson can earn another victory over Paul Nicholls in National day opener
Nicky Henderson can earn another victory over Paul Nicholls in National day opener
Donald McCain's charge can bounce back from Cheltenham in Maghull Novices' Chase
Richard Johnson holds the record of 16 National rides without a winner
Aintree victory of At Fishers Cross only supports the chances of African Gold
Horses have a knack of winning this after taking second in the Supreme at Cheltenham
Sprinter Sacre is unproven over 2m4f and in Cue Card and Flemenstar faces his toughest ask to date
Seven of the last nine winners had run in the Topham in the previous year
Russian War has been dropped 4lb for a victory on his last start at the end of last season
Nicholls’ charge looks to follow in footsteps of last year’s winner and follow up Cheltenham success with Aintree glory.
Sea Of Thunder will love the good Aintree ground far more than those at head of the market
Cheltenham form could be confirmed, but plenty of unexposed sorts look to upset
Listed Sandown event provides plenty of clues as rivals re-oppose
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Sam Waley-Cohen has the chance to show once again he can cut it on the big stage
Venetia Williams can relive past triumphs and bolster further an outstanding season
The favourite has won this Juvenile Hurdle seven times in the last eight years
Paul Nicholls’ runner is unbeaten at Aintree and over the Betfred Bowl trip
Larger prices have dominated this race in recent years and that trend can continue
Oscar Whisky has a history of winning this after suffering a setback
Captain Conan’s Jewson fifth was much better than it appears on paper
Rebecca Curtis’ charge could complete a meteoric rise to stardom with victory in the National.
Grand National well within this Irish raider's capabilities
Expect to see the green and gold in the places again
Therefore, now may be the time to back Rare Bob for Aintree success
Five horses have already been withdrawn since the promotion was launched
Ladbrokes are offering a market on the age of the Grand National winner
Could this be the year that a female jockey lands the Grand National?
Big Fella Thanks, Roberto Goldback and Seabass will not want a weight rise