The Grand National is a highlight of the British sporting calendar, with 40 horses lining up to take the iconic Aintree fences before a winner is crowned.
It is a magnificent spectacle, with the Norway spruce fences being an iconic image in the sport. There is also the small matter of a £1m prize fund up for grabs, with £500,000 on offer for the winner, making it a potentially lucrative day out for owners and trainers.
Winning is not an easy task, however, and there is lots of competition for the crown of Grand National winner. Having won last year from odds of 50/1, Noble Yeats is far better fancied this year and has odds of 9/1 to win.
