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Grand National 2022 – the Pinstickers’ Guide
Saturday sees the 174th running of the Grand National at Aintree.
When is the Grand National 2022? Date, schedule, tickets, results, weather forecast, betting odds and more
Twelve months on from an epic, history-making Grand National the world’s most famous horse race returns for its 174th renewal this weekend.
What horse is Rachael Blackmore riding in Grand National 2022? Jockey's entry and odds
Rachael Blackmore will be hoping to leave the Grand National triumphant once again after winning with Minella Times (11-1) last year - when she became the first female jockey to win the race.
Rachael Blackmore reveals her feelings ahead of this year’s Grand National
Rachael Blackmore says she feels excitement more than nerves as she bids to win her second consecutive Grand National.
Rachael Blackmore feeling excited not nervous ahead of Grand National
Rachael Blackmore says she feels excitement more than nerves as she bids to win her second consecutive Grand National.
Grand National 2022: horse-by-horse guide to all the runners
Carried his rider into the history books 12 months ago as a flawless, ground-saving ride by Rachael Blackmore kept him out of trouble and in the right place to strike for home two out. A similar no-nonsense performance in the saddle can be expected but he is 15lb higher in the ratings and it is nearly half a century since Red Rum became the last top weight to win. Repeat wins in the National are extremely rare for a reason – all the stars need to align just to win once –, never mind with more lead in the saddle. A gallant run into fifth or sixth is probably a more plausible outcome.
Caribean Boy and Farclas out of Grand National field
Eclair Surf and Fortescue are both guaranteed a run in the Randox Grand National after Caribean Boy and Farclas were taken out of the Aintree showpiece at Thursday's final declaration stage.