Saturday sees the 174th running of the Grand National at Aintree.
The Charlie Longsdon-trained Snow Leopardess heads the betting, but here, the PA news agency runs through the entire field.
1) MINELLA TIMES (Henry de Bromhead) Rating (out of 10) 6
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
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
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 precisely nothing. Hard to fancy.
4) ANY SECOND NOW (Ted Walsh) 9
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
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
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
While writing off runners from this yard is risky, this 11-year-old would be a surprise winner. Was third in the Ladbrokes Trophy earlier in this
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