Whether you're a seasoned expert or once-a-year racing fan, the Grand National has something for everyone.
Understandably, given such a large field, selecting your choice can be a painstaking process.
To make life easier, check out the below guide to all this year's runners and riders...
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1 Minella Times (Jockey: Rachael Blackmore; Trainer: Henry de Bromhead)
Made history 12 months ago when his jockey became the first female to win the Grand National. Looking to go for back-to-back wins in this race, a feat Tiger Roll managed in 2018-2019.
2 Delta Work (Jack Kennedy; Gordon Elliott)
Leading contender having narrowly edged out two-time winner Tiger Roll in the Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham last month. Five Grade 1 chase wins under his belt, but this is his first ever attempt at the Aintree fences.
3 Easysland (Jonjo O'Neill Jr; Jonjo O’Neill)
The father and son trainer-jockey combination team up with Easysland, who also has a victory over National legend Tiger Roll to his record. Jonjo senior won this race back in 2010 with Don’t Push It to give the legendary AP McCoy a winner for his immaculate CV.
4 Any Second Now (Mark Walsh; Ted Walsh)
Came home for gallant third place back in the 2021 renewal, after challenging for the lead only to be hampered by a faller at the 12th fence. Won a Grade Three in February in the Tote Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse in Ireland.
5 Run Wild Fred (Davy Russell; Gordon Elliott)
Runner-up in the Irish Grand National back last season, but only one chase win so far. Proved his stamina with a solid second place in the National Hunt Chase at the Cheltenham Festival last time out.
6 Lostintranslation (Harry Cobden; Colin Tizzard)
First entry for West Country trainer Colin Tizzard, who hands over his stable to son Joe at the end of the season. Ten-year-old Lostintranslation has previously come third in the Gold Cup and won the Aintree Novices’ Chase back in 2019.
7 Brahma Bull (Brian Hayes; Willie Mullins)
Finished down the field in the Irish equivalent of this race last year, and will have to improve both stamina and jumping for a crack at Aintree glory. Brian Hayes in the saddle who will wear the Rich Ricci classic pink and green silks.
8 Burrows Saint (Paul Townend; Willie Mullins)
Willie Mullins will have high hopes for the 2019 Irish National winner, who also came fourth in this race 12 months ago. Although he was 27 lengths behind Minella Times that day, don’t write off the king of Closutton’s best hope this year.
9 Mount Ida (Denis O'Regan; Gordon Elliott)
One of three entries aiming to become the first mare to triumph since Nickel Coin over 50 years ago. Has a good strike rate with four wins from eight starts over fences.
10 Longhouse Poet (Darragh O'Keeffe; Martin Brassil)
Trainer Martin Brassil won with his very first Grand National entrant, Numbersixvalverde, back in 2006. His entrant this year followed in his predecessor’s footsteps by winning the Thyestes Chase.
11 Fiddlerontheroof (Brendan Powell; Colin Tizzard)
A big chance to be the strongest British runner, the eight-year-old’s domestic form is formidable. However, will the decision to skip Cheltenham prove to be a help or a hindrance.
12 Two For Gold (David Bass; Kim Bailey)
Won ten from 19 starts so far and should benefit from the softening of the ground at Aintree earlier this week. Only narrowly beaten in a Grade 1 contest at Ascot in his last outing.
13 Santini (Nick Scholfield; Polly Gundry)
A veteran of the biggest races (only beaten by a neck in the 2020 Cheltenham Gold Cup) has now moved to Polly Gundry’s yard in Devon. At his best a high quality chaser who should not be underestimated by punters.
14 Samcro (Sean Bowen; Gordon Elliott)
Never scared of the big occasion, but Samcro has equally not quite matched up to his early performances as a novice hurdler five years ago. Has a pair of Cheltenham Festival wins to his name.
15 Escaria Ten (Adrian Heskin; Gordon Elliott)
Went desperately close to beating one of the big favourites Any Second Now in his last outing, which will give some confidence to connections. Pulled up in the Irish Grand National last year, but that was after a big effort in the National Hunt Chase only weeks before, change in schedule may suit him.
16 Good Boy Bobby (Daryl Jacob; Nigel Twiston-Davies)
Daryl Jacob has opted to ride the winner of the Rowland Meyrick Chase at Wetherby in December, for Owners Isaac Souede and Simon Munir. Trainer has previously won the Grand National twice, with Bindaree, 20 years ago, and Earth Stamina.
17 Lord Du Mesnil (Kielan Woods; Richard Hobson)
The nine-year-old for has been pulled up twice in this race previously, but if he can make it all the way around both circuits, don’t be surprised to see him challenge the placings. Previously finished second in the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham.
18 Coko Beach (Sean Flanagan; Gordon Elliott)
An outsider but did beat Run Wild Fred in the Thyestes Chase last year. Will have to improve from his last run at Punchestown in February when crawling home to a fourth placed finish.
19 De Rasher Counter (Adam Wedge; Emma Lavelle)
An excellent win in the Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury in 2019 means Emma Lavelle’s ten-year-old should not be discounted. Only returned in February after a 489-break from action due to a leg injury.
20 Kildisart (James Bowen; Ben Pauling)
Has experience of the winners’ enclosure at Aintree when winning a handicap on the undercard back in 2019. Jockey James Bowen, won the Welsh National aged 16 with Raz De Maree four years ago.
21 Discorama (Bryan Cooper; Paul Nolan)
Looked well set to challenge in last year’s race but drifted towards the end and had to settle for seventh. Has placed three times at the Cheltenham Festival but enters this one lightly raced this season.
22 Top Ville Ben (Tommy Dowson; Philip Kirby)
Fell on his last trip over these fences in December’s Becher Chase. Has returned to form over hurdles in the New Year, winning the Cazoo Hurdle at Lingfield, but this is a far sterner test.
23 Enjoy D'Allen (Conor Orr; Ciaran Murphy)
A first National runner for trainer Ciaran Murphy, who took over Dot Love’s licence in January last year. A strong run over Christmas brought a third-placed Paddy Power Chase finish at Leopardstown and has since been bought by JP McManus
24 Anibale Fly (Luke Dempsey; Tony Martin)
Has two top-three Gold Cup finishes and a brace of top-fives in the National but has not threatened in this company since 2019. Without a win anywhere since 2017 but could be an each-way shout if he can roll back the years.
25 Dingo Dollar (Ryan Mania; Sandy Thompson)
Has begun to thrive once more since heading north of the border for new trainer Sandy Thompson, banking a runners-up finish in last year’s Scottish National. Jockey Ryan Mania knows how to win this race on an outsider, having triumphed with 66-1 shot Auroras Encore in 2013.
26 Freewheelin Dylan Ricky Doyle
Made history by winning the Irish National as a 150-1 shot last year but has done little of note since.
27 Class Conti (Sam Twiston-Davies; Willie Mullins)
The least-fancied of Willie Mullins’ quartet. Completed the course last year – but did so 129 lengths behind the winner.
28 Noble Yeats (Sam Waley-Cohen; Emmet Mullins)
Jockey Sam Waley-Cohen has announced he is to retire after the race while the horse is making his National debut. Waley-Cohen has won six times over National fences but not, as yet, in the big one – could that change and provide a fairytale farewell?
29 Mighty Thunder (Derek Fox; Lucinda Russell)
Has pedigree in mammoth trips, having won the Scottish National in 2021, but has pulled up on each of his last two outings. Trainer Lucinda Russell won the Aintree showpiece with One For Arthur in 2017.
30 Cloth Cap (Tom Scudamore; Jonjo O’Neill)
Set off as the favourite last year but faded having been in contention five out. Has since had an operation to cure a breathing problem but has not yet returned to his best.
31 Snow Leopardess (Aidan Coleman; Charlie Longsdon)
Popular with punters, this white beauty’s odds have halved this week and she could go off as favourite as she looks to become the first mare to win the National since 1951. Would be the first to do so as a mum, having given birth to a filly during a 794-day break from the track, and won the Becher Chase over the National fences in December.
32 Agusta Gold (Danny Mullins; Willie Mullins)
Another mare looking to make history, but with far less chance of doing so than Snow Leopardess. Danny Mullins, riding for his uncle, arrives in form but he will do well to have this mare in contention.
33 Commodore (Charlie Deutsch; Venetia Williams)
Cruised home by 15 lengths on his last outing, the grade three Betfair Handicap Chase at Cheltenham before Christmas, to end a winless streak stretching back to March 2019. Was first reserve but now takes up a starting spot.
34 Deise Aba (Tom O'Brien; Philip Hobbs)
A Sandown specialist, with three runners-up finishes, and also finished second in the Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle at Aintree in November. But seems unlikely to provide Philip Hobbs’ first Grand National winner.
35 Blaklion (Harry Skelton; Dan Skelton)
The Skelton brothers team up on a veteran who set off as favourite five years ago and finished fourth. Has completed the course four times in all but a 13-year-old has not won the National for 89 years.
36 Poker Party (Robbie Power; Henry de Bromhead)
Had a 666-day break before returning to action this season and still appears rusty. Was pulled up in the Cross Country at Cheltenham, his only run over three miles this term.
37 Death Duty (Jordan Gainford; Gordon Elliott)
Guaranteed a run when stable mate Battleoverdoyen was entered for Friday’s Topham Chase instead. Won the Grand National Trial at Punchestown in February before finishing sixth in the Ultima at Cheltenham.
38 Domaine De L'Isle (Harry Bannister; Sean Curran)
Fourth in the Becher Chase but finished a whopping 22 lengths behind Snow Leopardess. Has plenty of ground to make up here and the jury on his jumping remains out.
39 Eclair Surf (Tom Bellamy; Emma Lavelle)
Winner of the Classic Chase at Worcester in January, beating Ultima frontrunners Corach Rambler and Gericault Roque. Expected to mount a challenge here.
40 Fortescue (Hugh Nugent; Henry Daly)
Held off Fiddlerontheroof in the Swinley Chase at Ascot last time out but could have done with more of the forecast rain this week. Having been 67th on the original list of weights, making the start list may be as good as it gets.
