Aintree Grand National 2022: Horse-by-horse guide

Saturday sees the 174th running of the Grand National at Aintree.

The Charlie Longsdon-trained Snow Leopardess heads the betting but here we run through the entire field, in order of allotted weight.

1) MINELLA TIMES (Henry de Bromhead) Rating (out of 10) 6, weight 11st 10lbs

Created history for Rachael Blackmore last year but he has only run twice since and has failed to get round. Difficult to see him pulling off a repeat.

2) DELTA WORK (Gordon Elliott) 8, 11st 9lbs

Hailed as the new Tiger Roll by connections when beating the dual National hero at Cheltenham. A multiple Grade One winner at his best and with a new lease of life, could be a major player.

3) EASYSLAND (Jonjo O'Neill) 3, 11st 8lbs

Looked set to be a major contender for this race when beating Tiger Roll at Cheltenham in 2020 when only six, but in three runs for Jonjo O’Neill this season he has shown little. Hard to fancy.

4) ANY SECOND NOW (Ted Walsh) 9, 11st 8lbs

For a smaller trainer Ted Walsh has a great record in the race and this one could have added to his success if he was not brought to a standstill 12 months ago. Higher in the weights now but looks sure to go well.

5) RUN WILD FRED (Gordon Elliott) 7, 11st 7lbs

A second-season novice who won the ultra-competitive Troytown earlier in the season. Had his campaign built around the National Hunt Chase in which he was second and this might be an afterthought.

6) LOSTINTRANSLATION (Colin Tizzard) 4, 11st 6lbs

Unfortunately has looked a shadow of his former self lately, despite winning at Ascot in November. Would be 7lb lower if the handicapper had another chance and also has stamina reservations.

7) BRAHMA BULL (Willie Mullins) 4, 11st 6lbs

While writing off runners from Mullins' yard is risky, this 11-year-old would