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Gareth Fullerton

What channel is the Grand National on? TV and live stream info for the big race

A bumper field of 40 horses will line up for the Randox Grand National on Saturday afternoon.

The ante-post favourite is Corach Rambler but any horse could end up winning the £1million showpiece on Merseyside.

Racegoers are gearing up for the 175th running of the world's most famous horse race, and there will be millions of people watching on their television sets from across the world.

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Here's more info on the race and how to watch it:

When and where is the race?

The Randox Grand National takes place at Aintree racecourse on Saturday, April 15.

What time does it start?

The race is scheduled to get under way at 5.15pm.

How many runners?

There is a full field of 40 runners for the big race. All the info can be found HERE

Who's fancied?

Ante-post favourite Coach Rambler heads the field in the £1million showpiece. Last year's winner Noble Yates is back to defend his title for Emmet Mullins and will be ridden by Sean Bowen after Sam Waley-Cohen's perfect retirement.

Trainer Gordon Elliott has six contenders in the running, including Delta Work, who has been hotly tipped to shine on the 4m2f Aintree track.

Meanwhile, Willie Mullins has five runners including Gaillard Du Mesnil, Capodanno, Mr Incredible, Carefully Selected and Recite A Prayer in the line up.

How can I watch it?

All of the racing is being shown live on ITV 1. There are seven races scheduled for Aintree on Saturday with the opener at 1.45pm. ITV's coverage starts at 2pm. All the action can be streamed on the ITV X platform.

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