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Grand National final 40 runners and riders confirmed after three horses withdrawn: Who are the replacements?

The full list of runners and riders for the 2022 Grand National has been confirmed after some late changes. The final 40 which will go off at Aintree on Saturday afternoon had been confirmed after the final declaration on Thursday, but three horses have had to pull out of the race.

The runners were withdrawn shortly before the 1pm cut-off point on Friday, which allowed the first three reserves to make the final field. You can find everything you need to know about this year's big race here.

Phoenix Way, trained by Harry Fry, has been withdrawn after running a high temperature. He will be replaced by the first reserve Commodore, who has raced just once this season in a win at Cheltenham in December. Ridden by Charlie Deutsch, his trainer, Venetia Williams, won the National back in 2009 when 100-1 shot Mon Mome stunned punters with a shock victory.

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