2011 Grand National tip #3: West End Rocker the big each-way value
West End Rocker is 33/1 despite winning two of his three races this season
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2011 Grand National tip #2: Finally time for Big Fella Thanks
Now a nine-year-old, Big Fella Thanks can win the Grand National at the third time of asking
2011 Grand National tip #1: Hello Bud will improve on last year
Every day this week we’ll assess the chances of our five top tips for the 2011 Grand National
Ballabriggs the Grand National odds pick based on quirky trends
Ballabriggs has an 11-letter name and an Irish jockey who will wear green silks at Aintree
Bookies take a beating as punters look forward to day two
Victory for Big Buck’s set the ball rolling and we tipped up five of the seven winners
17.25 Aintree: Suzie can dazzle the enemy in Friday’s finale
Friday’s final race sees horses take to the flat in a race that is essentially, a lottery
16.50 Aintree: Punters get on the Ackertac in tricky handicap
Ackertac just edges favourite Kilcrea Kim in a tough handicap to call at Aintree
16.15 Aintree: Weight allowance gives Sparky May a huge chance
As a mare Sparky May receives 7lb on her rivals and fulfils many of the trends needed to win
15.40 Aintree: Fine performance expected from Fine Parchment
As a mini Grand National, picking the Topham winner puts you in strong form for the big race
15:05 Aintree – Albertas Run to defend Melling crown
Albertas Run's victory in the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham is form worth considering
14:30 Aintree: Master Of The Hall to bounce back from Festival
Eight of the last nine Mildmay Novices' Chase winners ran at the Cheltenham Festival
14:00 Aintree – Step up in class no problem for Topolski
Ex-Flat horses have won the Top Novices' Hurdle in six of the last eight seasons
Big Buck’s the banker as Aintree opens its Grand National meeting
The Grand National build-up starts today and what a card Aintree has lined up for punters
Helping you find the National winner – Grand National runners here
Get your extensive list of the 40 Grand National runners that will head to post on Saturday
14:00 Aintree – Second hat-trick looks certain for Big Buck’s
Big Buck's is 8/15 to win the Liverpool Hurdle for the third straight year, like the World Hurdle
14:30 Aintree – Zarkandar looks good to build on Triumph win
The booking of Ruby Walsh should ensure Zarkandar can beat Grandouet again
15:05 Aintree – Nacarat to upstage old-timer Denman
Denman's Cheltenham Gold Cup exploits are expected to take their toll at Aintree
15.40 Aintree – Willie to atone for Cheltenham error aboard Baby Run
Bar last year's freak result, the first four in betting have dominated this race since 1992
16.15 Aintree – Look no further than the David Pipe yard for winner
David Pipe's Mamlook and Leo’s Lucky Star can tame Colin Tizzard’s Oiseau De Nuit
16.50 Aintree – Jewson Novices’ form can trump the Arkle chance
Cheltenham Festival disappointments Medermit and Wishfull Thinking go head-to-head
17.25 Aintree – Bowen to bag Aintree victory with Rio Gael
Peter Bowen has a very strong record in this race considering he’s saddled just five runners
Weld confident Majestic Concorde will fly the Grand National fences
Majestic Concorde's Grand National form is strong if you fancy Becauseicouldn’tsee
Dessie hoping to go one better than last year in Saturday’s National
Dessie Hughes has high hopes for his two National runners Vic Venturi and In Compliance
Ireland optimistic as Grand National odds suggest Irish winner
Ladbrokes are offering 2/1 that the winner of the 2011 Grand National is Irish trained
Grand National odds are safe as Ladbrokes go non runner no bet
Ante-post punters fear no more with Grand National bets returned if horses don’t run
Binocular and Peddlers Cross head stunning Aintree National card
Saturday isn’t just about the Grand National as the Aintree Hurdle attracts the big names
Tidal Bay’s jumping gives him place claims in Grand National odds
Tidal Bay has never fallen or pulled up in 27 career races over both hurdles and fences
Grand National odds shorten after three big hopes withdraw from race
65 entries remain on the Grand National racecard after nine withdrew from the big race