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Chris Wright

Grand National 2022: Get a copy of the ECHO's guide to the Aintree showpiece

It's that time of year again! The ECHO has produced the ever-popular 40-page guide to the 2022 Randox Grand National.

For only £2 it will be available to purchase in most supermarkets, high street retailers and independent newsagents from Wednesday (March 30).

You can also order a copy now from our online shop, just click here

Packed with loads of interviews, features, stats and all you need for the 174th running of the world's greatest steeplechase and the three-day meeting at Aintree Racecourse on April 7-9.

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There are features on some of the leading contenders including last year's historic first female jockey winner Rachael Blackmore and trainer Henry De Bromhead as they try for more success with Minella Times.

Owner Rich Ricci gives his hopes for last year's fourth Burrows Saint; trainer Charlie Longsdon on his Becher Chase heroine Snow Leopardess' bid for more glory; focus on the Irish challenge; jockey Daryl Jacob on his win on Neptune Collonges 10 years' ago and his hopes for this year's race; and champion trainer Paul Nicholls on his bid for more success at Aintree.

Racing reporter Chris Wright also picks his top 10 horses who may triumph as racegoers return to the Grand National.

Jockey Tony Dobbin recalls his famous win on Lord Gyllene amid the IRA bomb scare 25 years ago; and there is a tribute to triple Grand National-winning owner Trevor Hemmings, who died in October.

READ MORE: 62 entered for the Topham Chase and 38 for the Foxhunters' at Aintree

There's also features with Aintree's managing director Dickon White, clerk of course Sulekha Varma, Grand National handicapper Martin Greenwood and much more.

There is also a guide, with the colours, to all this year's Grand National runners and Aintree Racecourse itself plus all the stats and facts on the big race.

Priced at just £2, the 2022 Grand National Special will be in selected retailers from Wednesday (March 30).

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